L Milton Hankins Poet Epitaph

Death By Hemorrhoids

Here lies James Jacob McInerny
Died of hemorrhoids at forty-three
Sick of something nobody gave,
Scratched himself into an early grave
Nicked his bud while trying to shave.

Written November 6, 2022

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Richard Colbert November 12, 2022 at 3:17 PM Sounds like he got a bum wrap? L Milton Hankins November 12, 2022 at 6:58 PM All I can say is, it pays to get a professional to do a proper shave in that area.

Maurice Rigoler November 8, 2022 at 9:09 AM Wish I had written this, finny man! / Maurice

Robert Gorelick November 7, 2022 at 2:45 PM Sounds like a real pain in the bud. Preparation-H anyone? A real tragedy, I believe Shakespear made a play about it. "Mid-summer nights scream." Lol L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 3:30 PM (CHUCKLING) Good one, Robert.

Caren Krutsinger November 7, 2022 at 2:03 PM Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! OUCH! and a bit of laughter too. L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 2:18 PM Thanks, Caren. Yes, some things are just funny, even if they are tragic.

Brian Sambourne November 7, 2022 at 11:02 AM So original, Milton! Congratulations on such a delightful write. Enjoyed every line especially that socko ending. Cheers, Brian L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 11:04 AM Thanks so much, Brian. I'm really pleased you liked it.

Linda Alice Fowler November 7, 2022 at 9:03 AM I read that it is a very unpleasant affliction. Eww - but humorous Milt. :) L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 10:39 AM I think that's what epitaphs are supposed to be, but sometimes they can be jarring...and even disgusting. I suppose on should never laugh at death, but some things about it are just funny, period.

Tom Cunningham November 6, 2022 at 11:16 PM Ouch, I can feel his pain lol. Tom L Milton Hankins November 7, 2022 at 8:19 AM I've never suffered from them, Tom, but I understand they can be tormenting.

Harry Horsman November 6, 2022 at 8:21 PM Wow, what a way to go, Milt. Keep 'em coming, love this. Harry. L Milton Hankins November 6, 2022 at 8:40 PM Thank you so much, harry. This is one way I surely would not want to go! (chuckling)

Sally Eslinger November 6, 2022 at 7:12 PM Hahahaha,nasty,hahahaha! L Milton Hankins November 6, 2022 at 8:02 PM Definitely not a fun way to go!

Becky Forbes November 6, 2022 at 6:58 PM OHMYGOODNESS.. I'm dying of laughter!! Nicely done. You could be a nurse with that one!! Becky Forbes November 6, 2022 at 8:19 PM You are a wise man! L Milton Hankins November 6, 2022 at 8:03 PM That's the last thing I ever wanted to be, Becky. I'm glad you enjoyed it.