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The Octogenarian's Crime

The old man flirted with barmaid- Marie When she charged him of rape, felt no fury Feeling proud, pleaded guilty He wanted no pity Sad, he was imprisoned for perjury

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 3/10/2024 7:26:00 AM
Well, they say where there is snow on the mountain there is fire in the hearth. Thanks for sharing this limerick with us. We all say things like everyone knows that isn't that old man's baby when he marries a much younger woman and she gets pregnant. LOL..Sara K
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Date: 12/1/2021 6:23:00 PM
Crazy!
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Valsa George
Date: 12/18/2021 4:15:00 AM
Am I or he....? :) :)
Date: 11/14/2021 4:45:00 PM
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! I wondered if they carded him at the jail. Maybe he should have been placed in a juvenile detention center. ~ Laughter and Light, Gershon
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Date: 11/14/2021 8:24:00 PM
Ha... ha...Liked the idea of placing him in a juvenile detention centre....! Your response is even funnier ! Thanks a lot, Gershon!
Date: 11/14/2021 3:35:00 PM
...and that is how reputations are made...
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Valsa George
Date: 11/14/2021 8:27:00 PM
Yes, indeed... ! Notoriety and reputation here become synonyms. Thanks for visiting my page, John lawless...(like your name)
Date: 11/14/2021 10:05:00 AM
Brilliant. Made me laugh.
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Valsa George
Date: 11/14/2021 8:28:00 PM
Thanks a lot.... ! Glad I could make you laugh Victor !
Date: 11/14/2021 4:45:00 AM
Very clever ending line, Valsa. You know your craft.
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Valsa George
Date: 11/14/2021 8:29:00 PM
That's a generous acknowledgement ! Thanks a lot Vijay !

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