Two's Company

Here lies Fred the plumber whose ballcock Sue's hubby had broke
Fred was visiting Sue, whom everyone knew really fancied the bloke
Unbeknown to the pair, hubby was there and on seeing them started to choke
But not before breaking Fred’s ballcock did hubby drop dead with a stroke 

Written 11th April 2019
Contest Name: An Epitaph to Make Us Laugh 2
Sponsor: Jesse Rowe
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
April 27, 2019 at 2:37 AM
Oh, my, I am too YOUNG to read this one, Ann!
Allison Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 11:24 AM
So so funny Ann thanks for the giggle love the innuendo here lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Gilmour Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 3:31 PM
I am so glad it made you giggle Jan, although it may be too long for an epitaph, but we shall see... kindest thoughts Ann xx
Trifiatis Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 8:13 AM
Hilarious Epitaph dearest, Ann. I think we all should start writing such epitaphs so as to turn death into an... enjoying experience!! Excellently done!
Gilmour Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 3:32 PM
Haha... yes Demetrios that sounds like so much fun! Thank you for you kind comment dear Demetrios, I truly appreciate it. With kindest thoughts Ann xx
Dietrich Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 5:51 PM
oh my you got the whole situation of his death onto that epitaph. An imaginative humor you have, dear Ann. Also came to say thanks for your kind words at the blog Carolyn did about me. See you later, gator.
Gilmour Avatar
April 13, 2019 at 6:37 AM
In a while crocodile... Have the most amazing time dear Andrea and enjoy every moment! Kindest thoughts Ann xx
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