"A Tale of Two Tatas" - A limerick for my sister!
My sister, KK, was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago and has already undergone a double mastectomy. (They got all of the cancer!) Prior to her surgery, our other four sisters and I decided to put together a scrapbook as an "Ode to KK's Tatas." I should clarify that KK has always been very proud of her breasts, and a huge promoter of the cleavage top! She would often state, "If they're looking at my cleavage, then they're not noticing my big butt!" So you can understand (as I'm sure many, if not all, of you do) the heartache in having to sacrifice her prized assets to stupid cancer. The scrapbook consisted of page upon beautiful page of inspirational quotes, favorite stories, funny quips, and most of all pictures of KK in cleavage tops from all the women (and some men) in her life. She has a huge support system. For my page, I decided to write a limerick, because if I can't fix the problem then I'd rather make her laugh! You could say I was a little more than inspired....
A Tale of Two Tatas
Written by Teresa Mondloch for her sister Carolyn Holzer
March 15, 2011
There once was a girl from Mid West
Who had spectacular breasts
Let the story be told
Of the glory that they hold
Sit back while we tell you the rest.
At puberty they started to grow
Jealous bitches would call her a hoe
But the girl stood strong
For she knew they were wrong
Because all the boys in her school were like, "Whoa!"
She soon realized the power
That her tatas had endowed her
With a cleavage top
She could make jaws drop
And grown men quiver and cower.
This power was one she could use
Whether on land or even a cruise
With only a wink
She could get a free drink
An offer she couldn't refuse.
These God-given cans were too much
For any one woman to clutch
Like tits forged in Heaven
They were a ten....nay....eleven
And this power became more like a crutch.
So alas the good Fates had to part
This power that grew from the start
But little did they expect
That this woman was already perfect
For her tatas were NEVER her heart.
Sadly now she must bid them adieu
But this is no reason to feel blue
For when she awakes
She will have new fakes
And this tale may start anew.
The end.
Comments
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what a fun way to honor your sisters girls. J9
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awesome - you are one devoted sister, sister!
great limerick.
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