Screw Job

My old friend who is a diabetic
Decided to become an ascetic
  Denies himself pleasure
  Even in small measure
Can't even screw himself ~ How pathetic!
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Fowler Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 5:47 AM
Oh ho ho Gershon - another witty limerick! Poor guy needs to meet up with my friar. ;) Linda
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November 12, 2020 at 9:42 PM
Has your friend indeed got a screw loose, Denying what is good for the goose, Having no pleasure, Waist a smaller measure, I admire him to tell you the truth.
Wolf Avatar
November 13, 2020 at 1:54 PM
'Waist a smaller measure' --- that's pretty good. You ought to consider poetry, Belle, you know?! lol. Thanks, gw
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