TO Dayle<BR>Now my Aunt Sallie TOLD me that she made it up....do you mean she lied ?!!"" I am so disillusioned !<BR>

I am sorry. I know that my "Passengers will pleae refrain..." posting is NOT a limerick but thought it worth a mention. It amused us as childeren on long train rides.(Remember nice trains in the USA with white tablecloths on the dining car tables?)<BR>Now for the edification of SOME of those posting on this thread.... when doing a limerick think pun and tempo TEMPO/METER<BR>line 1...9 beats<BR>line 2 ...9 beats<BR>line 3 ...5 beats<BR>line 4 ...6 beats<BR>line 5....9 beats<BR> <BR><BR><BR>SOME allowences may be made and it is often top drawer to use the traditional opening such as :<BR>There once was a _ _ _ _ _<BR><BR>P S "The young man from Siberia whose knowledge of sex etc" is a real oldie but goodie<BR>

Yes, it really was time to bring this out, shake it and air it out and put a fresh face on it. Thank goodness!!

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There once was a big train collision<BR>Should this be a cause of derision?<BR>A pink-suited Gypsy<BR>Got my Mother tipsy<BR>And now Mom is locked up in prison!

Oh I am SORRY ...that last one is not very good. Best not to rush creativity..I am unworthy... unworthy ....strike me from the Pompous Ass Club

^^<BR><BR>bumping up. <BR><BR>

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On the beach an aged Canadian male<BR>His legs plump, hairy and pale<BR>He adjusted his thong<BR>It was ever so wrong<BR>In Florida too common a tale...

there once was a woman from dover<BR>to ireland she drove for some clover<BR>i thought this was fun<BR>but now its quite dumb<BR>and than goodness this limerick's over

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My white Nikes are on my feet<BR>With my loud voice, I'm ready to greet<BR>My best suit in pink<BR>I don't need a shrink<BR>I'm just an American Treat

There once was a man named Rick Steves<BR>Whose gospel everyone believes<BR>Although he's not gay<BR>He appears that way<BR>Travel omniscience he surely achieves

Never Never Again Land<BR><BR>In France there is nowhere better to be<BR>Than the majestic world of Euro Disney<BR><BR>As he lit up a cigarette we met Mickey Mouse,<BR>who scoffed at the sneakers on me & my spouse.<BR><BR>Poor Donald Duck seemed to be M.I.A.,<BR>but the duck a l'orange was the special of the day...<BR><BR>Cinderella, Snow White & Rappunzel were there,<BR>she was released from her tower by her long armpit hair.<BR><BR>The seven dwarves had no place to go,<BR>so they settled for a slot on the Springer show.<BR><BR>They say it's a small world after all,<BR>I guess that's why here I've been feeling so tall!<BR><BR>Fromage, escargot & lots of pate,<BR>did more than just keep the doctor away...<BR><BR>So if you like Disney & you want to go,<BR>take the drive & head south to Orlando!!<BR><BR><BR><BR>

<BR>There was a young lady from Brussels<BR>Who ate naught but pommes frites and mussels.<BR>Washed it down with beer<BR>And the young men did cheer,<BR>They all like a woman who guzzles.

This is the mother of all limerick threads -- topped for your enjoyment.