Columbus

Columbus, ignoring advice, Went out searching for Indian spice. His signals got crossed And soon he was lost Which for us, turned out better than nice. So this holiday everyone hails One who, at his intended goal, fails; But because of his goof We're indebted - as proof, All the stores have Columbus Day sales!

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/21/2014 1:56:00 AM

Very whimsical and funny tribute to Mr. Colombus - though I have a Native American friend that doesn't think too kindly of him! Ha ha ha...

Eve Roper

Date: 10/13/2014 5:26:00 PM

Ilene, i really enjoyed, I am not one to go to the sales, but I do have friends that do. :) eve POOR Columbus

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/14/2014 6:34:00 PM

thanks, eve! i agree with you - i think columbus wouldn't be too happy to be celebrated with white sales!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/12/2014 11:29:00 PM

what an awesome limerick for this holiday. Gosh, I don't believe I ever read a limerick for this day yet. So this is the best ever!!

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/14/2014 6:33:00 PM

ha! yes, i guess there aren't many limericks for columbus day. lots of sales, though!

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/12/2014 9:53:00 PM

awesome, you nailed both of them..! BG

Ilene Bauer
Date: 10/14/2014 6:32:00 PM

thank you, barbara! i had fun writing them...