Siblings

To measure how much love one sibling has for another If one threatens to jump off a bridge, the other runs to tell mother That pretty well sums it up Specially if it involves a nudge Some families are just a wee bit different from others
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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January 12, 2018 at 12:53 PM
I am sure all siblings would do that or prevent one from jumping.. A very different limerick this one...
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 1:03 PM
BTW Thank you for introducing me to Judith... she's become a real loyal friend and such a sweetie!!! My siblings were too far apart to have any rivalries! How about you???
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January 12, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Little boy Jack come blow your horn It's time to spoil the lastest born They all make a fuss Jack knows it's a plus They fight over him every morn!
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 11:36 AM
Needless to say I was the star! LOL But still turned out sweet and charming eh!!!! LOL BTW and modest too!!!xxx
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January 12, 2018 at 8:47 AM
Ready to jump off a bus//my brother made a big fuss//couldn't stand//to hold my hand//together, not close, that's us! (?) SIBLE ON DR. JACK!!!
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Never had a bro... nine older sister you know! Youngest was seven years older than this wee tike!!! SPOILLED??? Naw!
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January 12, 2018 at 8:08 AM
Chuckles ;P
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 8:12 AM
Never had that problem... my youngest sibling was 7 years older than me!!! xxx
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January 12, 2018 at 6:53 AM
Charming poem with much truth unfortunately. Well done, Jack.
Ellison Avatar
January 12, 2018 at 7:10 AM
Hope these are the first of most visits to follow!!! Love, Jacko!!! xxx
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