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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

Date: 7/18/2021 8:33:00 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
Date: 7/18/2021 9:24:00 PM

Thanks, Gershon. I can always count on you!!!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/18/2021 5:18:00 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
Date: 7/18/2021 5:47:00 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!