Mortimer’s Wish
When Mortimer wished on a star, I don't think he wished very far. No currency came. No change in his name. No limo replaced his old car.
MORTIMER’S WISH
THE COWBOY
The Cowboy
I once knew a cowboy from Roth Who lassoed a Hercules Moth. He jumped through the hoop - Was thrown for a loop - And now sits at home slurping broth.
BEAUTIFUL WILLA
Beautiful Willa
My sister, the beautiful Willa Likes riding her bike to the Villa To bring home to eat A purchased cool treat In strawberry, mint, or vanilla.
ANNA’S GIFT
Anna’s Gift
There was a poor man from Montana Who married the neighbor girl, Anna. He loved his own wife More than his own life So, bought her a brand new bandana.
DEAR JONATHON
Dear Jonathon
Dear Jonathon Jeremy Hess, In writing this note, I confess That your sweet proposal, At my keen disposal, Will doubtless be answered, "Oh, yes!"
GUS
photo by Darlene Bell
Gus
I once had a lizard named Gus Whose talents and genius were thus: He never would talk, Just slept on a rock, Refusing to entertain us.
A GIFT
A Gift
While walking in beautiful weather, I found a magnificent feather. Its colors were brilliant, Its fibers resilient - A gift for my dear daughter, Heather.
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