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Sometimes, Midlife Happens Fast

A Limerick about Timing

By KJ AartilaPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Sometimes, Midlife Happens Fast
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In modern midlife, along came a man named Tom

He was definitely da bomb!

First, we were married

Things got quite harried

Soon, I was proudly called Mom.

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About the Creator

KJ Aartila

A writer of words in northern WI with a small family and a large menagerie.

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  • J. S. Wade3 years ago

    Awww. A sweet one, Mom . 🥰

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Brilliant!!! Loved it!!!

  • this is somehow profound and funny :) i dare to say married people truly get that this is about love :P

  • Lamar Wiggins3 years ago

    what an awesome ending. Loved it!

  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Oh so sweet. I met guy midlife too! Da best ❤️ Love this!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Aww. That is sweet. Love that last line.

  • Mariann Carroll3 years ago

    Nice !

  • Holly Pheni3 years ago

    Very sweet! What a love story!

  • Fun with love 💕

  • So cute

  • Donna Renee3 years ago

    Haha! This was cute and cleverly done, Keila!

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