Myrtle's Big Hurdle

There once was a proud lady named Myrtle
To overcome a very big hurdle --
   She inhaled very hard
   Sucked up all her lard --
Then squeezed into her wedding-day's girdle
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Sergi Avatar
August 3, 2019 at 8:10 AM
Hi Gershon: A very creative limerick!
Delaney Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 8:52 PM
Ha ha......cute limerick...made me smile aand breathe a sigh. Cheers, SuZ
Wolf Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 10:10 PM
Thanks for the feedback, SuZ. Best wishes, Gershon
Krutsinger Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 4:11 AM
I have to admit "sucked up her lard" is what it feels like, and it is so UNCOMFORTABLE. We used to wear them in the 70's. I truly hope most women burned their girdles with their bras. Thanks for the reminder of EXACTLY what it was.
Wolf Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 10:10 PM
Yeah, those girdles were worse than starched collars... Think the young 'uns ever heard of those?! :) gw
Laurie Avatar
July 26, 2019 at 8:06 PM
G'day Gershon ... what a surprise for the groom when finally alone - thank you Gershon - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
July 27, 2019 at 10:09 PM
Yeah, I guess it quite a surprise for the groom. Appreciate the feedback, Lindsay. ~ gw
Michael Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 7:47 PM
" her lard" nice...Enjoyed this one
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 9:05 PM
Glad you enjoyed it/her --- as long as she stays in that girdle. :) gw
Allison Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 12:50 PM
very witty GW:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 1:08 PM
As witty as your comment is pretty. Thank you, Jan!
Y. Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 12:21 PM
Lol! Gershon, This is really funny. I could just picture the whole scene. Well done. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Cunningham Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 12:20 PM
Haha that was some feat Gershon, wish I could do that. Tom
Wolf Avatar
July 25, 2019 at 1:05 PM
Two big reasons that you can't do this, Tom: One is that you probably didn't wear a girdle on your wedding day; the second is that you're nowhere near as big as Myrtle. LOL. ~ gw
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