Too Pricey

A smartly dressed fellow from Austin Met a sweet little tart in Boston She rode in his car But not very far He realized what it would cost ‘im.
written July 30, 2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Laurie Avatar
August 9, 2021 at 10:18 PM
Hello Milton ... he escaped just in time to wake up I'd say Milton - thank you - Lindsay
Hankins Avatar
August 10, 2021 at 8:49 AM
That's pretty much the case, Lindsay. Thanks for your read.
Wolf Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 8:25 PM
I hear 'sweet tarts' cost a 'pretty penny' in Boston. LOL. Good one, Milt.
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 9:23 PM
From what I hear, that's correct, gw.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 6:59 PM
He is a wise man!
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 7:08 PM
Absolut-er-ly!
Poet Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 12:56 PM
You're a master with Limerick, Milton, and you hit the jackpot with this poem. I love it.
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 1:20 PM
LOL. Thanks so much, Lasaad.
Leffanta Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Especially with the cops on his tail . . . .
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 1:24 PM
So true. He should have asked for an ID before letting her in the car!
Seeker Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 8:36 AM
Hahaha! Good one!
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 1:25 PM
Thanks, Unseeking Seeker. It was a fun write.
Cunningham Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 3:08 AM
Lol, he got out in the nick of time. Enjoy your weekend Milton. Tom
Hankins Avatar
July 31, 2021 at 7:30 AM
Thanks, Tom. You have a wonderful weekend, too.
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