Equal Time for Ladies

When asked to write Limericks about ladies
I said, "Oh, no. There's no way in Hades!"
Too many are my friends
I'd have to make amends
Not even for a brand new Mercedes

Then, I gave the matter a bit more thought
And chose women closest to my heart
The ones in Milton Creek
Five who are quite unique
All lovely women who are very smart

Jan holds ownership of the Manx Saloon
Where two lovely ladies sing a fine tune
It's where Milt played poker
But do not provoke her
Jan has been known to throw a mean spittoon!

Tania now runs the bakery in town
Her Whiskey Whoopie Pies are world renown
Come to Kitchin's Kitchen
She might let you pitch in
to help her make the best pastries around

Deb manages the Manx with extra care
No outlaws allowed, so you'd best beware
If you're packin' a gun
Or maybe on the run
She'll call the lawmen and they'll be right there

Two recently hired ladies fit right in
Caren tends bar, pouring jiggers of gin
Anne-Lise is the town flirt
Servin' drinks in ruffled skirt
Fine ladies, living at Aces with Lin

There's a few others at the Bordello
I hear one's sweet on a certain fellow
Maybe just a rumor
A tale told with humor
The Creek's calm enough to hear cows bellow

Residents will keep it free of all spats
No bad hombres who'll be wearin'  black hats
More ladies will arrive
Our little town will thrive
Mayor Tom will have more to say 'bout that
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Andresen Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 6:31 AM
- Many thanks for my ruffled skirt ... I look really lovely ... love it ... you know I have a big task in this male-dominated city :))) - FUN :) - hugs
Lane Avatar
July 2, 2024 at 6:34 AM
Not to worry about the guys. We know how to keep them under control. I won't feed them at Aces and Jan won't pour their liquor at her saloon! You Do look lovely in ruffles. lol
Krutsinger Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 8:39 AM
I love "jiggers of gin" and I thank you!
Lane Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 9:25 AM
You're a wonderfully welcomed new citizen, Caren.
Edmonds  Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 1:34 AM
A great Limerick tribute to the ladies of Milton Creekl Lin… Beryl
Lane Avatar
June 26, 2024 at 9:24 AM
Thanks so much for your kind thoughts, Beryl. I hope to see you there soon.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM
A lot of fun, Lin!
Lane Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Hi Kim. Thanks very much!
Kitchin Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Lin, these limericks are wonderful, thank you so much for including me! I think I'll be making some bourbon bars too! A fav.
Kitchin Avatar
June 25, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Tom, we'll keep trim chasing outlaws away from Milton Creek.
Cunningham Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 12:35 PM
Bourbon bars, whiskey whoopie pies, I think we'll need a gym to keep our waistlines trim lol.
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 12:34 PM
I'd have committed a terrible injustice NOT to have included you, Tania. You're as much a part of it as anyone else there.
Cunningham Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 9:37 AM
This is pure gold Lin, a masterpiece of limericks and a wonderful tribute to the fine ladies of Milton Creek. Of course it's a big fave from me. Greetings from Burnham On Sea. Tom
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM
These ladies deserve recognition for the help they have given in keeping Milton Creek a fine place to live. No one knows that better than you, Mayor. Thanks for commenting, even though you've traipsed off again. Burnham on Sea... the only place I've ever seen a square lighthouse. Enjoy!!!
Allison Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 8:44 AM
OMG Lin this is such a wonderful tribute to the ladies at Milton Creek - a massive fave especially as you didnt mention me and poop lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 9:32 AM
Chick, you are synonymous with writing poopy limericks, but there is so much more to you than most people know. Thanks for fitting in so nicely and taking care of the Saloon.
M  Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 8:04 AM
There we are all are….the ladies of Milton Creek! Love it Lin! Thankyou for including me in all the adventures past and ahead!! YeeHaw!! Debx
Lane Avatar
June 24, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Deb, you hold a rightful place in Milton Creek. You're a native Creeker! Love ya! hugs
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