Lizzie Borden Set Straight

Lizzie Borden took a hatchet, 
because, in case you didn't catch it,
she didn't need that long a handle.  
Sincerely yours, Dave Crandall
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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September 17, 2026 at 7:26 PM
A wickedly concise comic verse: the jaunty sing-song rhyme and deadpan “explanation” turn a famously grim tale into delightfully absurd wordplay. The clipped final line lands perfectly, making the whole piece feel like a miniature vaudeville punchline.😄
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