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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

July 29, 2021 at 11:45 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

July 29, 2021 at 3:50 PM

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

Terry Flood

July 29, 2021 at 7:22 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

July 29, 2021 at 8:08 AM

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

Caren Krutsinger

July 28, 2021 at 8:45 PM

Liked this from start to finish!

L Milton Hankins

July 28, 2021 at 9:58 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

July 28, 2021 at 6:43 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

July 28, 2021 at 6:57 PM

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

Janice Canerdy

July 28, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Good one, Milton! Janice

L Milton Hankins

July 28, 2021 at 6:57 PM

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

Sotto Poet

July 28, 2021 at 6:37 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

July 28, 2021 at 6:59 PM

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

Gershon Wolf

July 28, 2021 at 5:47 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

July 28, 2021 at 7:00 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.

July 28, 2021 at 4:51 PM

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

L Milton Hankins

July 28, 2021 at 7:07 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!