The Baby and the Clown

An old clown did a double flip,
Risking more than pants that might rip.
Baby got a good start.
She will break lots of hearts,
but Grandpa just broke both his hips.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Wolf Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
You know, I remember when I'd howl at that last line... Now I wince... I guess that proves the 'Theory of Evolution,' eh? lol. ~ gw
Crandall Avatar
September 27, 2025 at 3:04 PM
haha, maybe, Theory of Devolution?
Rodrigues Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lots of clowning around! That baby needs a good sense of humor!
Crandall Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 6:42 PM
haha, yep, I bet that baby was laughing!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
true to the Limerick fun....humorous and entertaining.
Crandall Avatar
September 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Thanks Sara
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