My Last Shilling

I came upon a wishing well

And a shilling there I cast,

Nothing happened, I wished I hadn't,

For that shilling was my last.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
May 26, 2019 at 9:27 AM
Love it, Gary. Very funny. It's gambling... you're only a hero when you win.
Smith Avatar
May 26, 2019 at 9:34 AM
Thank you Line. :)
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