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Lucille and the Law

Lucille bought herself a three-wheeled trike Better for her than a two-wheel bike Her age was catching up When she had a slip-up Running over a three-year-old tyke. Police charged Lucille with manslaughter With no jail time, thanks to her daughter Quashing spectacles, No more vehicles And keeping off the police blotter. Written July 17, 2022

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Jack Horne

Date: 7/18/2022 12:13:00 PM

LOL, thanks for a good chuckle

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/18/2022 12:43:00 PM

You're so welcome, Jack. It's a pleasure knowing you got a chuckle out of the poem.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/17/2022 10:11:00 PM

Oh my goodness! So hilarious for everyone but the murdered three-year-old. Poor Lucille; she gets to do such horrible things in your limericks!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/18/2022 8:42:00 AM

Indeed. She's like a mad hatter, Caren. I hated (and thought about it for a long time) having her run over a three-year-old, but that makes the limerick more believable, doesn't it? Also shows what a person like Lucille can do if they're not careful!

Michael Tor

Date: 7/17/2022 9:05:00 PM

Poor Lucille and that three year old. Her daughter helped. We will see how long that last Milton... Lol.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/18/2022 8:46:00 AM

Yeah, Michael, she's already thinking about a surf board.

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/17/2022 12:50:00 PM

Oh geeze, Lucille got off easy that time! I'm pretty sure she'll be back and gettin' into mischief again. You've given life vicariously to her.

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/17/2022 1:33:00 PM

Lucille's going to ride the waves again! Tell her to beware the sharks.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/17/2022 1:18:00 PM

Oh, I don't know. Now that she's on probation and can't get a hold of any wheels, she may be finished. I hated to kill her off, so I chose the next best way. I'll give you a little hint, though, she's checking out surf boards!