Tolled

James was his church’s  bell ringer
Some would listen and linger.
To make the bell louder
James became stouter.
Now he’s known as a real humdinger.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2015 at 1:36 AM
you are really GOOD at these!
Allison Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 5:10 PM
I like the clver word play Paul I do love your humour:-) hugs Jan xx
Schneiter Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 7:47 PM
You are ever-so-kind, Jan. Thank you for the comment and thank you for all you do to make this site the success that it is.
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