Rip Doris Bodgers

I just read the Kama Sutra Richard Johnson said,
It could leave you ruptured or very possibly dead:
But him and his lover Doris went ahead and tried.
Less than three weeks later she very suddenly died.

They’d been  progressing
By slow and steady stages
Until Doris sadly, mistakenly,
Went and turned four pages.
What started off as easy 
And looked so very neat
Had been turned into 
An almost impossible feat.
The ambulance men said 
Even if they’d been able 
To save her life, she’d still 
Have been so very  disabled,
And at her funeral 
Poor old Rick 
Was still dependent 
On a walking stick,
Still wearing a fixed
And shocked  grin
As he was gently 
Escorted in.

So, very slowly his mind healed
But for evermore his lips were sealed.
At the village library, it soon got about;
Long waiting lists to take the Kama Sutra out.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Volumes Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 5:17 PM
One's mind absolutely boggles. Seems have some reading to do. Thanks Terry.
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:31 AM
Be careful how you turn the pages Wen.
Bauer Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 12:01 PM
so funny, terry!
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:31 AM
Thanks ilene.
Rhymer Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 10:03 AM
Hilariously executed .
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:32 AM
Thanks Vickey
La France Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 6:44 AM
Terry, interesting write, well done, Constance
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:32 AM
Thanks Constance
Cunningham Avatar
January 7, 2023 at 1:49 AM
Lol where can I get a copy?
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:33 AM
Amazon Kindle Tom ;-)
Theraven Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 11:07 PM
Terry, Rather sings a delightful Kama Sutra twister song, bound for the ages, in a smile. -Richard
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:34 AM
Thanks Richard - its only what I've been told
M  Avatar
January 6, 2023 at 11:01 PM
Thats hilarious Terry and very clever! Love it…Debx
Ireland Avatar
January 8, 2023 at 1:34 AM
Thanks Deb
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