Can We Do a Limerick Together???
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
And another:
When Big Ears went out in the sun,
When Big Ears went out in the sun,
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
When Big Ears went out in the sun,
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
(Why he wasn't wearing his customary hat is beyond me... I suppose it was too hot. )
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
(Why he wasn't wearing his customary hat is beyond me... I suppose it was too hot. )
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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When Big Ears went out in the sun,
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
His nose was quite red,
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
His nose was quite red,
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
When Big Ears went out in the sun,
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
His nose was quite red,
And the pain in his head,
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
His nose was quite red,
And the pain in his head,
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When Big Ears went out in the sun,
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
His nose was quite red,
And the pain in his head,
Gave his day a complete lack of fun.
His bald head got burnt like a bun.
His nose was quite red,
And the pain in his head,
Gave his day a complete lack of fun.
"What a lot of trouble one avoids if one refuses to have anything to do with the common herd. To have no job, to devote ones life to literature, is the most wonderful thing in the world. - Cicero
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
Good finish, John.
A new one:
When poor Bets contracted the flu,
A new one:
When poor Bets contracted the flu,
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
When poor Bets contracted the flu,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
SwatIsaid!
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When poor Bets contracted the flu,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
So in bed they all stayed,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
So in bed they all stayed,
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
When poor Bets contracted the flu,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
So in bed they all stayed,
But still Goon was dismayed,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
So in bed they all stayed,
But still Goon was dismayed,
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It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
It was a nuisance. An adventure was one thing - but an adventure without anything to eat was quite another thing. That wouldn't do at all. (The Valley of Adventure)
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
When poor Bets contracted the flu,
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
So in bed they all stayed,
But still Goon was dismayed,
That they were up before Winter was through.
She gave it to Daisy and the others too,
So in bed they all stayed,
But still Goon was dismayed,
That they were up before Winter was through.
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
Great last line, snugglepot.
'Tis loving and giving that makes life worth living.
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Re: Can We Do a Limerick Together???
Very good, Snugglepot.
How about this one:
Our Julie was walking her dog, Rosie,
How about this one:
Our Julie was walking her dog, Rosie,
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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Our Julie was walking her dog, Rosie,
While carrying flowers in a posy.
While carrying flowers in a posy.
'Tis loving and giving that makes life worth living.
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Our Julie was walking her dog, Rosie,
While carrying flowers in a posy,
She sniffed at the blooms,
While carrying flowers in a posy,
She sniffed at the blooms,
"What a lot of trouble one avoids if one refuses to have anything to do with the common herd. To have no job, to devote ones life to literature, is the most wonderful thing in the world. - Cicero
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Our Julie was walking her dog, Rosie,
While carrying flowers in a posy,
She sniffed at the blooms,
Enjoying their perfumes,
While carrying flowers in a posy,
She sniffed at the blooms,
Enjoying their perfumes,
'Go down to the side-shows by the river this afternoon. I'll meet you somewhere in disguise. Bet you won't know me!' wrote Fatty.
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