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Tale of Millie and Tillie

Millie was flattered by the whistling of men
But her friend, Tillie, told her to think again
"They're just catching their breath
but are as pale as death.
It's healthy ones, Millie, for whom we should yen."

"Well, darn it, girl. You know I'm hard of hearing
I thought those guys were speaking words, endearing.
"That noise is their wheezing,
and their looks aren't pleasing!
Let's move along now, Millie. Please stop leering."

Millie looked back but off fell her eyeglasses
She stopped to rip toots and expelled her gasses
"I know that really stinks!"
She laughed, "I'm such a minx."
Don't tell me I should take etiquette classes!"

They strolled until Tillie had to take a seat
for she was feeling a bit faint from the heat
Millie started to scold,
"Tillie, you're gettin' old."
"Not too old to kick your walker to the street!"

"I'm only saying those guys were old geezers,
not the sexy kind we once called 'strip teasers!"
And at that thought, Tillie smiled
In younger days, they'd been wild
"They're not what we'd ever call 'woman pleasers."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Beaufort Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Lin, U R making me laugh. Let's hope they accidentally end up in a night club and have a fantastic time! Of course, that's just pure fantasy, but alas--they can dream. Smiles!!
Lane Avatar
April 8, 2026 at 4:04 PM
You make me smile and this one made you laugh. That makes us even. Thanks, Duke. No harm is dreaming.
Kitchin Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Lin, your limericks are entertaining and hilarious. A fav.
Lane Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Thanks for enjoying them, Tania.
Cunningham Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Lol, hilarious Lin, frightening though what lies ahead yikes. Tom
Lane Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Modern medicine will discover a pill to reverse aging. lol. Thanks Tom.
Kavanagh  Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Very clever fun Limericks with a wicked sense of humour throughout Lin, yes we may as well have a good laugh at our future selves while we still can, there’s a thin line between strip teasers and old geezers lol! Brilliant! Cheers David
Lane Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
lol David. Your thin line differential between strip teasers and old geezers paints a clearer visual than my Limericks! Thanks for your appreciation of my ‘wicked humor. ‘
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 11:43 AM
LOL! Perspective!
Lane Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 12:41 PM
It kind of gives a glimpse of what could be in store. Glad you read it and commented. Thank you, Kim.
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
OMG its hilarious, I have tears of laughter! a brilliant string of limericks:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
April 3, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Thanks, Jan. What a pair those would be in real life! I thought you would like them. ;-)
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