Song of High Misadventure

I sing this song of high misadventure The tale of a lonesome cattle rancher Who set out on a grandiose venture, And promptly lost his upper denture. He struggled mightily with a T-bone steak Pork and beans he could always make, Except when his can opener he couldn't find He was hard-pressed to change his mind Of all the things he'd thought he'd need, He was happiest he’d brought along his weed So, in abandoned relief, he lit up a joint, And, suddenly, it changed his whole viewpoint Said he, “With what I have I will make do, Lots of things you don’t have to chew.”
written January 21, 2022
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Date: 1/25/2022 1:38:00 AM
Oooh....this reminds me. My cousin's husband is having all of his teeth removed today because he has infection in his jaw bone. I feel you wrote this for me, so I would call and ask her how he is doing tonight. I thank you for the timeliness!
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/25/2022 9:03:00 AM
Glad I could be of service, Caren. Hope he gets along okay.
Date: 1/22/2022 2:08:00 PM
A very entertaining tale, Milt. Thank for some humor for my day. Bill
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 2:10:00 PM
Thanks, Bill. I'm glad you got a kick out of it!
Date: 1/22/2022 12:44:00 PM
Now that is certainly looking on the bright side; the magic of weed! Clever write. :) Paulette
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 2:11:00 PM
Thanks, Paulette. You realize he brought along the essentials, eh?
Date: 1/22/2022 11:56:00 AM
Yum, cactus and cattle dung soup. A fun adventure, Milt. Terry
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L Milton Hankins
Date: 1/22/2022 12:09:00 PM
Haaaaa....I suppose he'll find something most appetizing fairly soon. His mind will be buzzing with possibilities!
Date: 1/22/2022 11:40:00 AM
He might have ended up hungry but at least he can soar like an eagle lol. Tom
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Date: 1/22/2022 12:10:00 PM
That's what I think he has in mind, Tom. However, when the munchies set in, I 'spect he'll come up with something. Perhaps Terry's cactus. Definitely not cattle dung soup, methinks.
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