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Free Fall

Here lies Molly Ferguson St. Marie
She fell out of a big oak tree
Landed on her head
And soon she was dead
It was her last tom-boy spree.

Written April 1, 2022

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2022

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Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/2/2022 11:51:00 PM Such a jazzy cadence about death. I like that! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/3/2022 9:18:00 AM I liked what Gershon said. See my response to him.

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/2/2022 7:44:00 PM Funny and poignant at the same time. Nicely penned, Milt. :) gw Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2022 8:19:00 PM Yeah, gw, I never know how to post an epitaph that is a limerick. I always think limericks should be funny or bawdy. But, the epitaph is neither, really. Thanks for your comment. It helped me.

Christuraj Alex Date: 4/2/2022 12:22:00 AM Wow! What an interesting write! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/2/2022 8:12:00 AM Thanks, Chris. Just playing around with the forms.

Valsa George Date: 4/1/2022 7:52:00 PM You have begun to excel in limericks too ! Her 'tom boy spree' , I enjoyed, though really sad ! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/1/2022 9:15:00 PM It was sad, Valsa, which is why I wrote it like an epitaph and listed it so. I didn't think it was appropriate for a limerick, which is generally humorous or bawdy. Nope, I'm still struggling with the limerick syllabication and rhythm. Thanks for your encouraging words.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/1/2022 5:50:00 PM Very good! Never can tell what will do you in… Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/1/2022 7:03:00 PM That's true, Kim. Just goes to show.

Jenna Logan Date: 4/1/2022 3:19:00 PM Tombstone follies. Love em! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/1/2022 7:04:00 PM (chuckling) I'm glad, Jenna. I think they are funny. But, most epitaph have a sad note, so it's a bit factitious to label them humor!

Marco Chies Date: 4/1/2022 3:06:00 PM Another great and hilarious epitaph!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 4/1/2022 7:04:00 PM Thanks, Marco. I do enjoy coming up with them.