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Twisted Fairytales

Rumpel Still's kin are a strange lot
With names not easily forgot
But he was kept asleep
By his cousin, the creep
Moonshine Still was the guilty sot

Rumpel had walked deep in the wood
Where Moon was with bros in the hood
Distilling white lightning
The scene was frightning
They drugged Rumpel more than they should

Moon left him leaning 'gainst a tree
Rump's whereabouts, a mystery
By now you realize
I have mixed up two guys
Rip Van Winkle's and Rump's his'try

Rip slept for years in the Catskills
Rump drugged for finding Moon's stills
Rip was greedy for gold
Rump was growing tree mold
Twisted fairytales of ill will

hmmmm oh wait... that's still twisted!!
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Crandall Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 7:45 PM
An entertaining look at two of my favorite characters, Rip and Rump. I remember them since childhood.
Rodrigues Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 6:04 PM
A fun twist! I grew up near the Catskill’s!
Lawless Avatar
August 23, 2024 at 4:58 AM
a mixing of metaphorical mobsters
Lane Avatar
August 23, 2024 at 5:05 AM
It was a fun challenge I gave myself. lol Thanks, John.
Kitchin Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Lin, hilarious and entertaining.
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 6:01 PM
It’s made me happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks, Tania.
Kavanagh  Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Legend has it old Rip slept for 20 years or so, I wonder did the dwarfs Roofie him! a lesson for all especially these days, Sorry I digress, no mix up here Lin, letting one Rip from the Rump makes perfect sense lol! A brilliantly twisted series of Lims, cheers David
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Comment of the day goes to you, David! “Letting one rip from the rump…” Awesomely baddd!!! That should feed the senses for more Monoku
Allison Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 10:33 AM
oh gosh Lin i was hoping for a giggle on soup and I found it straight away lol:-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 10:39 AM
Happy to oblige ya, Chick! Thanks.
Cunningham Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Lol, these are a real hoot Lin, your pen is on fire again. Tom
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2024 at 10:14 AM
lol thanks, Tom. Now that my hands are free from babysitting, I can write. Love my girls, though.
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