Fighting Words

My wife got very angry and robust,
and her fists were quickly thrust.
She asked what’s on the T.V.
and then lunged at me,
when I said that it’s probably dust.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Flaherty Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 7:44 PM
Very clever witty and funny. Love it Lindsay.
Laurie Avatar
September 21, 2018 at 8:39 PM
Hello Christopher … pleased you got a kick out of this one too - thanks for commenting - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 1:50 AM
Hilarious!!!!
Laurie Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 9:51 PM
Hello there Andrea … who will end up being a victim here? - catch you soon Andrea - Lindsay
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 3:55 AM
I laughed so hard over this limerick, because it is true. A remark like that can really land you in deep kimchee! Lol Loved it! : )
Laurie Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 9:47 PM
Hello Connie … too right it can. I can see lessons in housekeeping coming up - thank you Connie - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 9:40 PM
Had I said that, I would have beat my late wife to the grave! Well done, again! Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 9:49 PM
Hello Rico … one can almost hear the crack of a skull - thanks for commenting Rico - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 6:31 PM
Yikes! Funny!
Laurie Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 8:02 PM
Hi Timothy … Yikes! Dangerous - with long term affects - thanks Mate - Lindsay
Hinshaw Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 11:11 AM
Them is fightin' words, Lindsay! Almost choked on me mornin' cuppa readin' this one. Always enjoy your delightful wit - Bob
Laurie Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 8:01 PM
G'day Bob … I'm pleased that wiping coffee off your shirt you find witty - in your style 'thems fightin' words!' - thank you once again Bob - Lindsay
Krutsinger Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:57 AM
I always say "If it bothers you...."
Laurie Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:58 PM
Hello Caren … thanks for commenting on another moment of my silliness - revenge can be sweet - catch you soon Caren - Lindsay
Allison Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:38 AM
ha ha ha:-) hugs Jan xx
Laurie Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:56 PM
A get your own tea moment I think Jan - catch you soon - Lindsay
Babcock Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 9:34 PM
Yes we would not look lightly at getting told it was dust. Nice one. love phyl
Laurie Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:54 PM
Hello Phyllis … a good way to get a black eye I reckon - thanks Phyllis - Lindsay
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