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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

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Ralph Sergi

Date: 8/3/2019 8:10:00 AM

Hi Gershon: A very creative limerick!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 7/27/2019 8:52:00 PM

Ha ha......cute limerick...made me smile aand breathe a sigh. Cheers, SuZ

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/27/2019 10:10:00 PM

Thanks for the feedback, SuZ. Best wishes, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/27/2019 4:11:00 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.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/27/2019 10:10:00 PM

Yeah, those girdles were worse than starched collars... Think the young 'uns ever heard of those?! :) gw

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/26/2019 8:06:00 PM

G'day Gershon ... what a surprise for the groom when finally alone - thank you Gershon - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/27/2019 10:09:00 PM

Yeah, I guess it quite a surprise for the groom. Appreciate the feedback, Lindsay. ~ gw

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/25/2019 7:47:00 PM

" her lard" nice...Enjoyed this one

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 9:05:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it/her --- as long as she stays in that girdle. :) gw

Jan Allison

Date: 7/25/2019 12:50:00 PM

very witty GW:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 1:08:00 PM

As witty as your comment is pretty. Thank you, Jan!

Alexis Y.

Date: 7/25/2019 12:21:00 PM

Lol! Gershon, This is really funny. I could just picture the whole scene. Well done. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/25/2019 12:20:00 PM

Haha that was some feat Gershon, wish I could do that. Tom

Gershon Wolf
Date: 7/25/2019 1:05:00 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