L Milton Hankins Poet Limerick

Worth More Than a Nickel

There once was a rich man from Des Moines
Whose profile was engraved on a coin
He was so proud
He crowed out loud
It was money that kept him going.

Written July 18, 2021

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Gershon Wolf July 18, 2021 at 8:33 PM As they say about good old Des Moines: The two 's' are silent, but the city is buzzing. (How about that for a groaner, eh?!) Nice limerick, Milt. ~ Old King Cole L Milton Hankins July 18, 2021 at 9:24 PM Thanks, Gershon. I can always count on you!!!

Caren Krutsinger July 18, 2021 at 5:18 PM You are one of those few people who do not originate from Iowa who knows how to correctly pronouce Des Moines; this is truth! L Milton Hankins July 18, 2021 at 5:47 PM Hmmm...well, many, many years ago, I taught geography at the fourth, fifth, and sixth grade levels. I guess I learned something. Now, if I could just master New Orleans!