Great Swing

I swung a magazine in a speeding blaze,
and killed five houseflies in three days.
My statistics are good, and for my money,
I'm better than Shohei Ohtunny.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
August 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
you and my hubby swatting at flies. He can literally catch them in his hand. Humorous poem...liked it, Sara
Crandall Avatar
August 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Wow! My dad could catch flies with his hands. I'm not that fast - gotta use a magazine!
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