He Kept a List

An old, gray-haired emir from Yemen Preferred courting underage women, He kept a list Of those he kissed Banished those he considered a lemon.
written June 26, 2021
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Edmonds  Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:17 AM
The lemons became very bitter - And put their complaints out on Twitter - He got such a shock - The old guy popped off - And that was the end of the kisser…. Belle
Hankins Avatar
June 27, 2021 at 9:49 AM
Thanks, Belle. He got his just desserts, eh?
Krutsinger Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 9:28 PM
I wonder if the lemons rated him too!
Hankins Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 10:16 PM
Probably, but if I know the Arabic countries, they couldn't say much about it. I can't imagine the old dude would have been that good!
Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 9:15 PM
Cute. Wonder if the 'dealership' gave him a full refund on his 'lemons.' ~ Harem-Scarum
Hankins Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 9:17 PM
Probably, Gershon. But, you never know. Thanks for your comments.
Leffanta Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 12:06 PM
Interesting, but what constitutes "underage"? The Age of Consent was once 10-years old, but now ranges from 14-18 years old. Our Creator designed females to best give birth between the ages 13-15 when their bones are still supple, yet mankind has, once again, determined their God just doesn't have a clue what is "right"! (On Fort Apache Indian Reservation, puberty rites - where girls are recognised as women, are still held for girls between the ages of 11-13!) Aloha! Rico
Leffanta Avatar
June 28, 2021 at 11:20 AM
Unlike Christians, Muslims, and Jews, Apaches have confidence that their god (Ussen) knows what it is best, as evidenced by menarche.
Hankins Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 12:28 PM
I sure didn't think of all that when I wrote this limerick, Rico. Glad it resonated with you. Thanks so much for your informative reply.
Poetry Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 11:16 AM
Strange, weird, but smart,,, salute, alkas
Hankins Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 11:25 AM
I agree, Alkas, but it came to me in the middle of the night, so I talked it into my recording and decided to use it.
Theraven Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 10:43 AM
L Milton, What a strange tale. This Limerick's left me scratching my head. Is this based on a story from antiquity? -Richard
Hankins Avatar
June 26, 2021 at 11:26 AM
It could be, I suppose. See note to Alkas above. Thanks for your read and comment, Richard. I find that limericks are often strange in their twists and turns for no reason.
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