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Refurbished Nursery Rhymes: Jack and Jill, a Moonshine Lullaby

Where Hillbilly Jack Sent his pregnant wife, Jill, Was not for a pail of well water. She tramped up that hill For some swill from a still, But returned with a new baby daughter. Jack wasn't amused When Jill told him the news, And he yelled, "Whar'n tarnation's mah likker?" So she crowned him and drowned him Where they still haven't found him. Hillbilly divorces are cheaper and quicker.

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Date: 9/18/2022 12:04:00 PM
Hello Jim Slaughter, I had a great laugh reading this poem. thank you. enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 9/19/2022 4:44:00 AM
Hello Jim, Thank you for the laughter. A nice way to begin the day. You are welcome. Darlene
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/18/2022 1:17:00 PM
That's the reaction I was hoping for, Darlene. Thank you.
Date: 9/17/2022 5:52:00 PM
Thanks I needed that.
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/18/2022 10:15:00 AM
My pleasure, Vickey. Thank you.
Date: 9/17/2022 1:56:00 PM
brilliant and hilarious, jim!
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/17/2022 2:28:00 PM
Thanks, Ilene.
Date: 9/17/2022 11:17:00 AM
Wonderful
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Jim Slaughter
Date: 9/17/2022 11:28:00 AM
Thanks, Jeff...not so much for old Jack, though, but I'm pretty sure Jill is better off.

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