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Happy At Last

Here lies Eleanor McKenzie Wedgewood Passed as an elderly genteel virgin should Never meeting her desired mate, A sadly regrettable fate It's said, moreover, she did the best she could. Written June 12, 2022

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Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/13/2022 8:10:00 AM

Poor Eleanor, she never did get to try the forbidden fruit lol. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 10:18:00 AM

I reckon not, Tom, but according to my information, she tried her best.

Harry Horsman

Date: 6/13/2022 6:02:00 AM

Oh, love this Milt, Not a lot to laugh about now a days. So with Jan keep the humour up my friend.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 6:13:00 AM

Thanks so much, harry. Another fun write for me.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/13/2022 2:01:00 AM

Hilarious as usual and expected Hank

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 6:13:00 AM

Thank you, Caren. I'm glad you got a laugh out of it.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/12/2022 9:22:00 PM

I really like the dry humor just under the surface of this one, Milt. Your epitaphs are sterling. :) gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/13/2022 6:14:00 AM

Thanks so much, gw. I enjoy coming up with them. Now, if I only knew where they came from!