Treats of Country Living

My children couldn't believe their luck,
Down the drive came a McDonald's truck!

      their eyes lit up
      thinking of treats to sup

Alas, truck had come - septic tank to suck.


Written 25 August 2018  
 Real story
Submitted to  'Fool me once'
Contest by Brenda Chiri
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 12:29 PM
LOL, funny, Virginia.
Laurie Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 1:58 AM
Hello Virginia … short but not very sweet. On closer inspection, on the truck it wasn't spelt 'MuckDonalds was it - catch you soon Virginia - Lindsay
Messina Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 5:51 AM
Good take on the contest, Virginia. Congrats on your placement....Charlie
Waters Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 11:54 PM
Thank you
Wolf Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 5:33 PM
HILARIOUS. Great! Love it, Virginia. Hope you win the contest! Best wishes, Gershon
Waters Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 11:51 PM
Thanks Gershon.
Gentile Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 12:02 PM
I think this a perfect entry on the theme, Virginia! - and it sure gave me a chuckle! Good Luck
Waters Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 11:49 PM
thank you - these contests recall so many gem moments
Singh Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 12:49 AM
a funny short poem.Enjoyed reading it.
Waters Avatar
August 25, 2018 at 3:36 AM
thanks !
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