Penny For Your Thoughts

Penny was lost in the city
A passing young lad thought her pretty
He gave her a whistle
This made Penny bristle
She scowled at the lad, what a pity
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Warrior Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 5:04 AM
Pennies from heaven...lovely limerick Shirly...best wishes...^WW^ :o)
Hawkins Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 10:07 PM
Thank you, WW ...
Watt Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 2:09 AM
Nice rhymes and fun title. Things are very different now than when I was growing up...
Hawkins Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 10:05 PM
Thank you, John I could not agree with you more ...
Leffanta Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 1:44 PM
Damn! She should have been wearing her mask! Aloha! Rico
Hawkins Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 11:38 PM
G/day Rico lol! Perhaps he was wearing his mask...
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 11:59 AM
Hello Shirley Hawkins, Penny lost her chance to meet someone. poor Penny. Enjoy your day my friend.
Hawkins Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 11:42 PM
Thank you Darlene for your lovely comments. Take care...
May Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 11:37 AM
A penny for her scowl, Very nicely done
Hawkins Avatar
June 12, 2020 at 11:45 PM
Thank you, Joseph, I wonder what would have happened if she smiled ...
Bangalee Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 5:51 AM
Penny- for the obstacle love!
Hawkins Avatar
June 14, 2020 at 11:57 PM
Thank you Mahtab, The young lady was not amused by his boldness was she...
Somadas Avatar
June 10, 2020 at 5:09 AM
lol.. Poor lad..
Hawkins Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 12:23 AM
Thank you, Jenish I am having a senior moment this afternoon, I have replied to you three times apart from this time and where they have gone to only they know ... Shirley ( I think)
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