Refurbished Nursery Rhymes: The Family Spratt

Mrs. Spratt was exceedingly fat,
Hubby Jack was as lean as a bone.
They both relished each meal
With a great deal of zeal
And even licked platters clean
When the eating was done.
Though not frugal with rations,
They still took lovely vacations
With the money they saved on dish detergent alone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Allison Avatar
July 26, 2024 at 4:46 PM
ha ha ha this is fun thanks Jim:-) hugs jan xx
Slaughter Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 10:20 AM
Much appreciated, Jan. Thanks.
M  Avatar
July 26, 2024 at 11:14 AM
Very cute Jim!! Debx
Slaughter Avatar
July 27, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Many thanks, Deb.
Greenhough Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 11:03 PM
I like this cute poem. Vacations are good cause someone else does the dishes.
Slaughter Avatar
July 26, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Righto, Hilda. Thank goodness for hotel kitchen staff.
Kauffman Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Great last line, Jim. Clever and very funny with a marvelous twist at the end! What an imagination you have! Enjoyed! Blessings!
Slaughter Avatar
July 26, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Thank you, Sam.
Bauer Avatar
July 20, 2024 at 2:35 PM
ha! very clever, jim!
Slaughter Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 10:13 AM
Thanks, Ilene. I don't suppose you're a "platter licker"?
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