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The King's Clinic

When my friend fell off a wall, I phoned up the local clinic. “He’s got cracks,” I said in the call. They said, “Bring him for a visit.” As we parked he looked with fright, Upon all the men who were dressed As a bunch of Templar chef-knights, With spatulas on their crest. My pal was such the cynic, Demanding we get out of there. But I said, “It’s the King’s Clinic, And there’s none finer anywhere.” He then asked for other sources, And really started to beg; "Coz there’s a wheeled bowl pulled by horses," Claimed my friend, H. Dumpty the egg.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2024




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Date: 3/25/2024 12:17:00 PM
Always good to have a second opinion David. Funny one indeed. Congratulations! :)
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Date: 3/22/2024 8:06:00 PM
Of course that was a "clinic" or basically a kitchen where Humpty was main dish. Yummy and too bad for Dumpty! Congrats on your win in my contest.
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Date: 3/21/2024 2:48:00 AM
Very funny, congratulations.
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Date: 3/20/2024 9:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a cute/fun write. Poor "Humpty Dumpty." Guess you lost your friend. Have a blessed day...............
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Date: 2/21/2024 5:06:00 AM
Too funny: Upon all the men who were dressed As a bunch of Templar chef-knights, With spatulas on their crest.
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Date: 2/20/2024 4:50:00 AM
I enjoyed the punchline -- I didn't see it coming. Sharp humour, David :)
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Date: 2/19/2024 9:54:00 PM
Had me chuckling from the start, David. Great poetry, my friend. An "a" for humor in this one! A poet friend in Texas, Bill
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Date: 2/18/2024 3:31:00 PM
Medical care--a difficult subject, At least no humerous break! I can imagine the fear many feel when sick and entering through the ER doors. My poor brother-in-law who died recently was panicked by the thought of any hospital visit. In fantasy, there is often truth.
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Date: 2/17/2024 3:18:00 PM
Funny, very funny. I love this poem. I guess the doctor had better scramble.
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Date: 2/17/2024 1:48:00 PM
Dear David, This brought a chuckle with its absurdist twist on medical care! The imagery of "Templar chef-knights" with spatulas is hilarious, and your friend's fear created a vivid scene. The egg analogy at the end adds another layer of humor. A delightful poem with just the right dose of weirdness. Keep up the creative spirit! - Blessings, Daniel
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