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Wilkin

Sarah Jane Smythe

Sarah was an impish girl
when she had that pretty curl,
but Momma with skillful shears
made short work of that!

When Momma says shame on you
you know you are in trouble,
if she uses your entire name~
first, middle, last~ simply run.

Sarah Jane Smythe ran away
one fine day in month of May,
where she ran I cannot say
but she’ll return with sashay…

and an even bigger curl!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Crandall Avatar
April 24, 2026 at 6:11 PM
My mom was also very fond of the verse in your picture. Yep, that first, middle, last - that's a warning sign that says - run! lol
Achara Avatar
April 24, 2026 at 8:10 PM
There were six wus, so by the time she ran down the list she was pretty frustrated and added a couple of middle names for effect!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
April 23, 2026 at 4:18 PM
My mother always receited these words to me--as a reminder that I was sometimes a 'horrid' little girl despite the curl in the middlle of my forehead. Humorous!
Achara Avatar
April 24, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Thank you.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun write. Cute Pictures. Love Both... Have a fun/wonderful day writing away..............
Achara Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Thank you.
Buhagiar Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Quite humorous, Chetta. Loved it.
Achara Avatar
April 22, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Thank you
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