The Parson's Parrot

The parson's parrot was a sinful bird,

   Known for squawking many a naughty word!

      Said parson, "Let's make a pact;

         Here and now clean up your act!"

            Squawked bird, "Those very words from you I heard!"

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Laurie Avatar
June 6, 2019 at 12:59 AM
G'day Bob … I'll bet it was when the Parson was trying to start his fickle lawnmower - thanks Bob - Lindsay
Thomas Avatar
March 9, 2018 at 7:18 PM
Lolol good one Robert!
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