Eighties Shadies

Eighties Shadies

There once were two fine Southern Ladies
Both sisters and late in their eighties 
By day who were prim
Come night hit the gin
And skinny-dipped down in the shadies. 

©deborah burch~11.19.17

(Limerick)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 6, 2020 at 7:29 AM
Funny!
Dietrich Avatar
December 1, 2017 at 9:26 PM
EXCELLENT limerick!
Callus Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 4:46 PM
Read this with a big smile, Deborah:) Gin and being slightly naughty must be their secret for longevity! ~ Hugs // paul
Burch Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Lol!! I agree Paul!! Life is too short not enjoy and live it!!
Sheehan Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 1:10 PM
Great limerick Deborah. Very imaginative and funny. Enjoyed it immensely.
Burch Avatar
November 22, 2017 at 8:02 PM
Thanks so much Frank!! :) glad you got a giggle!!
Gondolf Avatar
November 21, 2017 at 1:38 PM
Wow, two ladies in their eighties drinking gin and skinny-dipping, I'm gonna have a hard time getting that image out of my head...hahaha Nice one, Deb.
Burch Avatar
November 21, 2017 at 1:59 PM
Lol!! Yeah... but oh the hope it offers to life!! Lol. At least it's in the dark!! ;)
Daniel Avatar
November 21, 2017 at 6:27 AM
Ha Ha, Cap'n, great fun:) glad to see you back:)
Burch Avatar
November 21, 2017 at 12:34 PM
Lol ;) thanks Jo!! Good to see you too!! Big hugs!!! Cap'n
Allison Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 3:45 PM
ha ha ha great humour Deborah:-) hugs jan xx
Burch Avatar
November 19, 2017 at 3:50 PM
Lol!! ;) thought you might you might like that Jan!! Thanks hun!! Biggest Hugggs!! Love ya deb!!
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