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