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Desertion

There once was a fellow lived in Pakistan Who married a woman from Afghanistan She refused the veil He said "what the hell?" And went off to join up with the Taliban. written July 28, 2021

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Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/29/2021 11:45:00 AM

Good rhyme, but, like you, I fail to see the humour in it! It is but a common path to more violence on earth . . . .

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/29/2021 3:50:00 PM

Thanks, Rico. It's good to know that I'm not the only one!

Terry Flood

Date: 7/29/2021 7:22:00 AM

Nothing kills a gag like trying to explain it but I wonder if, in a world where people join the taliban to crush the infidel or to attain local or national power and recognition, joining up to get away from the missus just kinda strikes at the funny bone. Just a thought. At any rate, it made me grin. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/29/2021 8:08:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. That's the best explanation I've heard so far. I appreciate your thoughtful response.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/28/2021 8:45:00 PM

Liked this from start to finish!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 9:58:00 PM

Maybe you can explain it to me. Yes, I wrote it, but I have no idea why so many think it is funny!

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/28/2021 6:43:00 PM

Hmmm, different strokes for different folks, nicely penned Milton,

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 6:57:00 PM

I'd say, Vie. I didn't understand it myself...it just rhymed and seemed to fit!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/28/2021 6:42:00 PM

Good one, Milton! Janice

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 6:57:00 PM

Thanks, Janice. I'm glad you enjoyed my limerick.

Sotto Poet

Date: 7/28/2021 6:37:00 PM

So very well expressed, you captured a wonderful scene and turned it into a great limerick Milton. Blessings and regards

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 6:59:00 PM

Well, I was sort of proud that she refused the veil! Thanks, Lasaad.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/28/2021 5:47:00 PM

Hilarious, Milt!! Best lim I've read today,... and I read a ton of 'em. Great! ~ Tali -- Banned

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 7:00:00 PM

You know, gw, I'm still trying to figure out what's so funny about this limerick, but several people seem to think it is. I'm glad she refused the veil...and it was enough for him to run off and join the Taliban????

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/28/2021 4:51:00 PM

Lol! L. Milton, I agree with Andrea. This is hilarious. Well done. Have a great day:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 7:07:00 PM

Thanks, Alexis. Would someone explain to me why this is so funny? Truthfully, I wrote it, but I didn't think it was particularly funny. I just thought it was authentic!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2021 4:31:00 PM

oh my. I LOVE this one, Milt. SO funny.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 7:07:00 PM

Okay, Andrea. Explain why this is SO funny, will you? See all of my responses.

Anselmo Boles

Date: 7/28/2021 4:03:00 PM

As you would say Milt, (chuckle, chuckle) This one's so funny, and cleverly weaved!...ab

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/28/2021 7:08:00 PM

Thanks, Anselmo. I appreciate that you got a good chuckle out of it.