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Dismal Future

I know a woman in Birmingham
Her marriage is a pitiful sham,
She plays around
She tries new ground,
And gives it up, not giving a damn.

Written October 2, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

October 4, 2022 at 9:14 AM

I am glad to not know her

L Milton Hankins

October 4, 2022 at 11:12 AM

Me, too, Caren. Glad this is fiction!

Maurice Rigoler

October 3, 2022 at 8:05 AM

Good limerick, simple and easy to understand. / Maurice

October 2, 2022 at 6:39 PM

Poor lady. She does herself great harm, methinks...

L Milton Hankins

October 3, 2022 at 8:14 AM

Yes, she does, gw. I think this is so common, though.

October 2, 2022 at 5:30 PM

It’s not only going on in Birmingham, my home city, but all over the world, more’s the pity. It’s a sad fact of life… Belle

L Milton Hankins

October 2, 2022 at 5:54 PM

Oh, I'm sure that is true, Belle. "More's the pity!"

October 2, 2022 at 3:19 PM

Sad to know of this reality. Hope they eventually come clean and realize the sin and destruction they bring forth...

L Milton Hankins

October 2, 2022 at 5:55 PM

Oh, I suppose some will, some won't, Michael. This has been going on since the beginning of time, I suspect.

October 2, 2022 at 12:32 PM

I know a number of women in Birmingham (Warwickshire) like that. It seems women who share are esteemed, especially by the medical profession! Aloha!

L Milton Hankins

October 2, 2022 at 12:39 PM

I'd say it generates business for the medical profession, Rico.

Andrea Dietrich

October 2, 2022 at 12:18 PM

hmm, this is actually a good portrayal of what goes on in many marriages! I like this. Soupmail for ya, on an unrelated matter

L Milton Hankins

October 2, 2022 at 12:27 PM

Unfortunately, Andrea, you are absolutely right.

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