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A Bunch of Limericks: Part 5

The last bunch of limericks I have to share is actually the first group that I wrote. The subject (the Mandela Effect) was also the most demanding and the most problematic. First, I wasn’t even sure that it quite fit … Continue reading

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A Bunch of Limericks: Part 4

For all my dislike of Donald Trump, I was hesitant to bash him in my contest limericks, for a lot of reasons. Still, I wrote several variations on the subject of Obamacare, all of which compared Obama and Trump. In … Continue reading

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A Bunch of Limericks: Part 3

I could have spent my entire limerick-writing weekend on the Kavanaugh hearing. It was such a comedic goldmine but, because of that, I considered it to be a high-competition area, so I worked on just a couple of variations. The … Continue reading

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A Bunch of Limericks: Part 2

I wrote one limerick on Nancy Pelosi and the interesting way she applauded Donald Trump at his State of the Union address. Ms. Pelosi, the Speaker, has snap,And no fear about causing a flap. Hypocritical speech Is an ethical breachShe … Continue reading

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A Bunch of Limericks: Part 1

I did well in the contest, but now I’ve got a bunch of limericks kicking around. What should I do with them? I worked so hard on them, and even if they’re not winners (or even very good), they’re all … Continue reading

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“Buy Low!”

On Wall Street the keys are “Buy low!” And “Pick out a stock that can grow!” But the sucker who buys May soon get a surprise When he finds it has lower to go.

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Journal-Ism

One of my old journals is falling apart. I’d like to throw the raggedy thing away. There are only a few parts I care to remember, so I’m going to post those and then toss the rest. I guess late … Continue reading

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Foxy Dancer

A poor fox simply could not fox trot No matter how hard he was taught. Whether quick steps or long, Every time he’d step wrong, But he gave it his very best shot.

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Just Belt It Out!

I know, I know. I haven’t posted a clothing limerick in a long time. I got stuck on one and with it sitting in my head half-formed, there hasn’t been enough brain-space for working with new ideas. I need to … Continue reading

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Wearied

Have you heard of the woman inspired To make rhymes even though she was tired? But the words wouldn’t fit, So she threatened to quit, And her muse said, “You can’t quit. You’re fired!”

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