Fried Pants

Written on May 17, 2012
Updated on April 17, 2017

Mr. Phiburn, a man who had tried
To live not by the truth, but all lies
No surprise where he went
For him, eternity was spent
Wearing pants that were
Very well fried.

Inspired by: “Liar, liar pants on fire”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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O'Leary Avatar
July 6, 2012 at 11:30 AM
Limericks are good...yours is great... Terry (and also thanks for your kind comments)
Debole Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 7:26 AM
Hi Terry, Catching up on my replies. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know your thoughts. - Gail
Van Brunt Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 7:15 PM
Very cute. Like it!
Campi Avatar
May 31, 2012 at 2:51 AM
What a poem. I needed a laugh this morning. Thanks, Jancarl
Campi Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 4:36 AM
This poem made me laugh. Thanks, I needed that> Jancarl
Debole Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 7:25 AM
Hi Jancarl, Glad this poem made you laugh! Thanks for stopping by to let me know. - Gail
Williams Avatar
May 18, 2012 at 7:21 AM
Gail, I like it a lot..David
Debole Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 7:24 AM
Hi David, Catching up on my replies. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think! - Gail
Horsman Avatar
May 18, 2012 at 6:56 AM
love this, Gail, harry
Debole Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 7:24 AM
Hi Harry, Catching up on my replies. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know what you think! - Gail
Dietrich Avatar
May 17, 2012 at 9:14 PM
Very good one. I love the message given.
Debole Avatar
July 19, 2021 at 7:23 AM
Hi Andrea, Don't think that this reply option was here in 2012, but maybe I just missed your commentt. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know your reaction. - Gail
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