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The End of Frosty

Frosty the Snowman took a hike
Fell over some kid’s ten-speed bike
Rammed his carrot nose in the ground
Two coal eyes were all they found.

written December 21, 2021
[originally written for Tania
Kitchin's funny 4-liner contest]

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Rico Leffanta Date: 12/23/2021 11:07:00 AM I thought coal was a no-no, or did this happen on Senator Joe Manchin's front lawn? Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 2:34:00 PM It could have, Rico. (chuckling) Just the eyes, you understand, cause they don't melt!

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/23/2021 10:36:00 AM LOL! I hear he’ll be back some day…Ha*ppy Bir*thday! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 2:34:00 PM Thank you, Kim. Yeah, he'll be back. You can't erase Frosty the Snowman!

Mark Koplin Date: 12/23/2021 8:29:00 AM Did they find his hat? Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 9:23:00 AM Was no mention of that in the newspaper article, Mark. Also, didn't mention his scarf. But, you know how those reporters can be!

Charles Messina Date: 12/23/2021 4:49:00 AM LOL...Some silly wabbit must have eaten the carrot. Thanks for the laugh, Milton. Best wishes in the contest. Happy Holidays to you and your family! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 7:55:00 AM Aw, thanks, Charlie. Yep, I guess that's what happened to it. Happy Holidays to you and your family, too.

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 12/23/2021 4:29:00 AM Dear Milt, sending you seasonal greetings filled with love and serenity. Kindest regards...Love & Hugs Delice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 7:56:00 AM Aw, how sweet. Thanks so much, Delice. I always look forward to your comments. Love and hugs to you, too.

Delice Arleen Skelly Date: 12/23/2021 4:08:00 AM Oh! feeling sad for Frosty, what an end...Delice Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 7:57:00 AM Yep. Accidents happen!

Tom Cunningham Date: 12/23/2021 3:47:00 AM Poor Frosty, thaw would have got him anyway lol. Tom Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 7:58:00 AM Yeah, in the long run. But such a sad ending for a happy fella! Merry Christmas, again, Mr. Tom.

Deb M Date: 12/23/2021 2:16:00 AM Hey Milton….I can visualise that just two coal eyes left…..really cute poem. I would love to be having a wintery cold Christmas not the hot stinkers we have predicted for Christmas and boxing days….thank the heavens for aircon! Debx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 8:01:00 AM Happy Holidays to you, Deb, no matter what the weather. Thanks for the lovely compliment on the demise of Frosty.

Jan Allison Date: 12/23/2021 12:54:00 AM oh dear what a sad ending lol lol Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 8:01:00 AM Gosh, Jan, it was supposed to be funny! I'm so glad I wrote another one for the contest. Hope you are nearing top-notch again and have a wonderful Christmas.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 12/23/2021 12:46:00 AM Oh poor Frosty! Great end rhymes too Hank. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 12/23/2021 8:02:00 AM Hey, Frosty was going to come to a sad ending anyway, huh?