Martha June

Below is the beauty Martha June
Who died much much too soon
She was a great lover no doubt
Until her husband found out

An Epitaph to Make Us Laugh Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Jesse Rowe
4/11/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gorelick Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Made me laugh. Congrats !
Mcguire Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 2:39 PM
I'm glad! Thanks Barbara
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2019 at 4:09 PM
A well deserved win. Congratulations!
Mcguire Avatar
April 30, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Thank you very much Andrea
Ligon Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 8:43 AM
LOL, enjoyed the surprise ending. Congrats!
Mcguire Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 10:31 AM
Thank you Juliet
Proxenos Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 1:53 AM
I presume the husband now resides in jail. I have read many epitaph poems - but really love yours good luck Timothy. Poetry hugs,, Jennifer.
Mcguire Avatar
April 20, 2019 at 9:58 AM
Thanks Jennifer, yes hubby got life, for killing his wife, one day soon, he'll be laying with Martha June....:)
Gauthier Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 9:04 PM
Ouch. Great epitaph, Timothy. Love it.
Mcguire Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 10:09 PM
Thank you for your thoughts and kind words. :)
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2019 at 6:14 PM
very funny Timothy but maybe not for the hubby !:-) hugs Jan xx
Mcguire Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 12:03 AM
Thanks Jan
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