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My Summertime Muses

My summertime Muses are wearing the jolly Still decking “the halls with boughs of holly,” Eschewing everything droll and melancholy Chanting a happy tune from “Hello, Dolley.” Helping me deal with a rambunctious collie Singing ad alta voce “Good Golly, Miss Mollie,” As I sink to dabble in foolish, but hilarious, folly. written June 16. 2021

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Terry Flood

Date: 6/17/2021 7:06:00 AM

Good golly, What a jolly folly (sorry, but you’ve used up all the Ollys). Do like a monorhyme, and this was one such. Nice one. Terry

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/17/2021 8:28:00 AM

Actually, I am not a big fan of monorhyme myself, Terry, and very seldom use them. This one just seemed to click. Glad you enjoyed it.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/17/2021 2:41:00 AM

I like your monorhyme, my friend! They are fun aren't they? I have my fiber optic Christmas tree lit again, in the livingroom. My husband put it back when he realized it was not going to the garage after he found it in my teeny tiny bathroom. I like celebrating Jesus' birth all year!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 6/17/2021 9:03:00 AM

You go for it, Caren. It's your house!!!..well, your livingroom. Maybe. You have your own "teeny tiny bathroom?" Your husband must be a very patient man.