Two Pair of Shoes

Limping Jack bragged that he owned two pairs of shoes,
though many people do,so no surprises,
but he stole them from a shop and never knew
that those out on display were different sizes.

For contest 'Two pair of shoes', sponsor John Lawless

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 8/9/2017 6:13:00 PM
I love that you are at the end of my list Viv. Not "He who laughs lasts" but "She who laughs at the last." Thank you as always.
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Date: 8/8/2017 2:32:00 AM
Poor man! :D you do have a talent in bringing humor. Thanks for sharing this. Congrats!! Regs Sunita
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Date: 8/7/2017 11:10:00 PM
Bahahaha, a great little laugh with this one, didn't see the ending coming at all, congratulations Viv.
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Date: 8/7/2017 7:20:00 PM
I really loved your entry Viv. I'm so happy to see it made the list. Congratulations! : )
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Date: 8/7/2017 7:15:00 PM
Hi Viv, I so enjoyed your write. Congrats on your placement :)
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Date: 8/7/2017 6:55:00 PM
love this poem, Viv, congratulations on your win... ~*
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Date: 8/7/2017 6:33:00 PM
LOL & congrats on your win.
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Date: 8/7/2017 4:48:00 PM
ha ha ha love the humour many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/7/2017 3:49:00 PM
LOL, hehe Wouldn't you know it! That would be just my luck! Congratulations Viv.
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Date: 8/7/2017 3:14:00 PM
I love the humor of this one, Viv. Nicely done.
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Date: 8/7/2017 1:50:00 PM
Hell, Viv, the pair I took were different colors too.....nice take on the theme...thanks for the chuckle
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Date: 8/6/2017 7:38:00 AM
Karma got him! A great entry Viv! ; )
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Date: 8/6/2017 3:45:00 AM
HA HA! Serves him right! Good one, Viv. Long time no hear. Hope all is well.
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Date: 8/6/2017 2:56:00 AM
lol..thanks for the chuckles
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