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Finnegan's Break!

There once was a lawyer named Finnegan who fought in the court of Lord Sinagain his fervor it seems gave judges bad dreams so they threw HIM in jail to begin again! *Finnegan's Wake is an Irish drinking ballad about a drunkard brick layer. (Layer? Lawyer oops! ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qstUxos2cBs&feature=related Do a jig!

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Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 9/2/2010 5:51:00 PM

Good one, H.M> as I used to play this song on the accordion every March. I know it well. " Do you think I'm dead??" Thanks for your kind words and they mean a lot to me. I may be buying your book later this month or next for somebody. I 'll Soup Mail. All the best, H.m> from little old me, ... Underdog. cue music.

James Fraser

Date: 8/30/2010 11:59:00 AM

Very clever Limerick Deborah. Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/30/2010 5:47:00 AM

Congratulations Deb on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Lawyer Limericks". Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 8/30/2010 5:36:00 AM

oops 11 sillie bullies in line 5 "error, error correct Will Robinsin!" nawwwwww hmmmmaybe later?

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/30/2010 5:07:00 AM

Congratulations of this well deserved win in Carolyn's contest, Deb

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/29/2010 7:08:00 PM

Great meter, number 14 as you fondly say. haha. Luv ya, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 8/29/2010 2:00:00 PM

Congrats Debbie on your big win in the Limerick contest... enjoy my friend and TEACH this happy Sunday.. with luv.. pupil..

John Freeman

Date: 8/29/2010 12:46:00 PM

Congratulations, Debbie, on your successful presentation. Agape, Moses

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/29/2010 12:40:00 PM

Congratulations Deborah on a great limerick and win. Love, Joyce

Timothy Brumley

Date: 8/29/2010 12:39:00 PM

This is an excellent limerick Deborah! Excellent rhymes, meter, and thought! I'm jealous:) Congrats on your win!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/29/2010 12:12:00 PM

Enjoyed the rhyme and humor, Deb. Congratulations on your win! The competition was awesome and every contestant deserves a round of applause. Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts

Date: 8/29/2010 11:54:00 AM

good one congrats on your win

Ralph Taylor

Date: 8/28/2010 8:42:00 PM

Excellent entry, Deb.. Funny. Enjoyed. Good luck. Thanks for your kind words. xxxRalph

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/28/2010 5:49:00 AM

Okay! Good luck in the contest with this original idea..Reads like a winner to me..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2010 9:45:00 PM

ONe of the best ones I've read for the lawyers contest. Both in subject matter and meter. I hope I am getting good ones so far in my dog contest!! glad you thought better of my acrostic than how it fared! Luv, Andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 8/25/2010 7:03:00 PM

Humorous and witty write for the contest. Good luck, Deb

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/25/2010 2:37:00 PM

:) Thanks for supporting the contest, Deborah! Love, Carolyn