Sir Jonathan Smoot

Here lies Sir Jonathan Smoot
Unfortunately wearing only one boot,
He tangled with an alligator
And failed to say, “I’ll see you later!”

written January 15, 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Krutsinger Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 3:24 AM
That idiot! He should have said it!
Hankins Avatar
January 17, 2022 at 9:21 AM
Indeed!
Wolf Avatar
January 16, 2022 at 7:59 PM
I had a feeling that Mr. Smoot's epitaph was bound to make me laugh!.. Quite right too. Smiles, Gershon
Hankins Avatar
January 16, 2022 at 8:15 PM
Thanks, gw. Mr. Smoot got a wee too close.
Allison Avatar
January 16, 2022 at 12:35 PM
hahaha great fun:-) hugs Jan xx
Hankins Avatar
January 16, 2022 at 12:36 PM
Hmmm...not for Mr. Smoot, Jan!
Cunningham Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Lol love these, he certainly put his foot in it. Tom
Hankins Avatar
January 16, 2022 at 9:22 AM
That he did, Tom!
Boles Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 9:07 PM
Ha-h-ha-ha, I don't think he'll revisit that swamp real soon! Keep your pencil sharp or keys ready Milt!...ab
Hankins Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 9:11 PM
The name came easily, the last line not so much, ab.
Buehler Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 9:06 PM
Quite the oversight. Thanks for the smiles this fun verse brings, Milton. Enjoy your weekend, Evelyn :D
Buehler Avatar
January 16, 2022 at 9:41 AM
:):):):)
Hankins Avatar
January 15, 2022 at 9:11 PM
Same to you, Evelyn. Thanks so much for your visit, and stay away from alligators!
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