You Can Never Win

My x-wife went on holiday
And unbeknown  to me,
She broke her ankle in a rankle
When she skied right up a tree.

Her first day back I said to her,
"Did you have a nice break?
She grabbed me by the scruff of my neck
And threw me in a lake.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Makama Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 10:50 AM
I had to read this again to fully absorb the beauty of your lines. Your words are smooth and mental friendly. My innerself jerk to your written expressions and I just cannot stop loving this beautiful page. Definitely a 7
Williams Avatar
April 14, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Thank you so much Funom for your very kind comments. It made me laugh when I wrote it & that's a good thing...........kind regards.......John
Allison Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 3:43 AM
ha ha ha love it no wonder she'd be a ex lol:-) Hugs jan xx
Williams Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 3:57 AM
My wife left me 6 months ago,...... What a terrible year,.......My dog died soon after,.......You see he bit her on the rear...........hahaha.....Thanks Jan.
Leake Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 3:36 AM
Like it John,, LOL Best wishes Kevin
Williams Avatar
April 10, 2015 at 3:58 AM
So glad you liked it Kevin. Best wishes.....John
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