Jack and Jill

Pa sent Jack and Jill to the local pub to fetch a pail of beer.

Alas, Jack tripped, spilled the beer and landed on his rear!

The old man scolded them and had a conniption fit!

Saying, "At deliverin' my daily beer youse ain't worth a whit!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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March 25, 2013 at 7:32 AM
Bob - You are so talented as the short ones, which are always my favorites. love, Kathy P.S. - I'm surprised he didn't hang them by their toes.
Bauer Avatar
March 16, 2013 at 8:13 AM
ha! very funny!
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March 16, 2013 at 4:29 AM
LOL, a witty write for St patty's day!....morning humour to start my day, thanks : )
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