John Williams Poet Limerick

The Calcium Thief

A badgering wife caused her husband such grief,
Each time she did he ground his teeth,
Over the years his teeth become
Nothing but stumps upon his gum,
His friends all called her, 'the calcium thief.'

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Carol Eastman September 30, 2015 at 10:29 AM Now THAT took great imagination... and of course, too, some fun...

Kp Nunez September 7, 2015 at 12:55 PM oh...hahahah! She must have tried his patience so many times! PS. How are you coping with the dogs lately? Take care, John. hugs! John Williams September 11, 2015 at 3:11 AM Hello Kim, thanks for having a read-still battling with the dogs---Muffy still blind but I am still hoping for reversal----kind regards-----John

Lindsay Laurie August 30, 2015 at 7:30 PM hahaha... good one John. Very original in fact - Lindsay John Williams September 2, 2015 at 4:55 AM Hello Lindsay, thanks for your nice comment...... my 2nd dog has just gone blind---can't write much now with two blind dogs to look after------kind regards----John

David Fisher August 30, 2015 at 5:14 PM What an original idea you have here, John. Enjoyed your Limerick! John Williams September 2, 2015 at 4:59 AM Hello David, I'm afraid it's not too original---I just looked in the mirror and saw my ground down teeth.....hahaha...... thanks David for your lovely comment.......John