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Just In Case

My Aunty, Patricia, she travels the land, her bag of in-cases gripped firmly in hand. The contents of which are largely unknown; although just a few I've sometimes been shown: One small first aid kit in case of a cut, sting, or zit. Two bottles of gin in case her horses come in. A black hat and tie, in case someone should die, and a packet of tissue, in case crying's an issue. A trap for a mouse, in case one appears in the house. One large plastic Mac, in case of paintball attack. A can of spray mace, well, just in case! A sparkly silk shawl, in case there's a ball, with a packet - of fine Earl Grey tea; in case the Queen should pop in at three. Also, some undies, the ones that are tarty, in case it becomes that sort of party! At the bottom of the bag, she keeps just one pound, in case there's an in-case that cannot be found.

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Date: 7/10/2022 7:07:00 PM
O, this is so precious all the way through. And that last couplet, quite the clincher! Bravo, Terry! ! ~ Gershon
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/11/2022 12:52:00 AM
Thank you, Gershon it was fun to write, I am trying to write some lighter verses this month.
Date: 7/9/2022 10:21:00 AM
Funny, Terry. Your aunty is quite a character. You can't say she isn't prepared for any eventuality.
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Terry Miller
Date: 7/11/2022 12:53:00 AM
Thank you, Milton I had a lot of fun compiling the list

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