The Great Fall

Old Humpty Dumpty was up on the wall,
It didn’t take long for him to fall,
He leaned forward and then leaned back,
Flipped over backwards and we heard the crack.

What caused the fall we may never know why,
He always seemed like a happy guy,
He was well fed and full of yoke,
Always laughing and enjoyed a joke.

We heard lately his wife had tried,
To collect the insurance after he died,
She had convinced him to climb up that wall,
Right before the great fall.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
July 8, 2018 at 10:23 PM
Love your take on the story of Humpty Dumpty, Timothy. :) Congratulations on your awesome win! Hugs Eve
Mcguire Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 5:05 PM
Thank you Eve!
Gentry Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:04 PM
Lol the ex huh? Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed! :)
Mcguire Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 5:05 PM
Thank you always Susan for your kind and encouraging words!
Y. Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 10:20 AM
Hi Timothy, Mystery solved! Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis
Mcguire Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 5:06 PM
Thank you Alexis!
Ajmal Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 8:21 AM
Umm, seems like his wife is the primary suspect in his fall, many congratulations on your 2nd position in the contest, good luck and have a really nice day
Mcguire Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 5:06 PM
Thank you and the a good day to you Faraz!
Man Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 5:23 AM
Nice HD write, Timothy!
Mcguire Avatar
July 9, 2018 at 5:07 PM
Thank you always for your kind words and encouragement Lyric!
Mcguire Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 4:57 PM
Thank You!
Gauthier Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 12:13 AM
Ah ha ! The plot thickens.
Mcguire Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 4:57 PM
It does not look good for HD
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