Purely Medicinal

An old lady had a sip of gin,
Not conceding it was a sin,
Purely medicinal was her thought,
A second opinion she never sought,
She drank with a medicinal grin.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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A  Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 8:59 PM
lol yes medicinal, good one, enjoyed your limerick, :) SKAT love
Williams Avatar
May 4, 2015 at 5:17 AM
Thank you A { or Skat } for reading and commenting on my poem. I'm feeling quite medicinal right now. ....kind regards.....John
Nunez Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 11:43 AM
Cute write, John. :) Kim
Williams Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 11:57 AM
Thanks Kim, Yes, I can just imagine her sitting there......thanks for having a look and your kind comment......John
Stoner Jr Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 8:41 AM
Very clever write, the rhyme works and reads smoothly. fun read. Robt
Williams Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 8:44 AM
Hello Robert,........i wrote my first limerick about seven weeks ago. But , although very difficult at first they are now starting to flow. Thank you Robert & I am glad it gave you a little fun. .....kind regards......John
Ussery Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 8:38 AM
I liked that poem very much, it was humorous. Good job!
Williams Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 8:45 AM
Hi Nicole, So glad you enjoyed the poem & thank you for your kind comment.........kind regards----John
Allison Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 8:02 AM
lol:-) Hugs Jan xx
Williams Avatar
April 16, 2015 at 8:17 AM
Hi Jan, Thanks for having a read............And I didn't even have to plead........................kind regards-----John
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