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Jess and Ness

There was a big serpent called Jess Who lived on the banks of Loch Ness At night he played chess With Ness, though I guess The game was devoid of finesse. -----------------------------------------

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Janis Thompson

Date: 10/19/2016 7:49:00 PM

Congrats to you for this catchy limerick.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/20/2016 1:40:00 PM

Thank you, Janis; this happens to be one of my fav ones because of how it flows. Regards // paul

Anu Nayak

Date: 10/19/2016 6:54:00 AM

Congrats on your placement dear Paul:) This poem helped me destress!!!//love, Anu:)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/19/2016 9:58:00 AM

Thank you Anu:) Pleased that my Limerick helped you to relax! Warm regards // paul

Rainbow Promise

Date: 9/14/2015 10:46:00 AM

Just beautiful. I loved it. Gave me a kick-start for the day.

Paul Callus
Date: 9/14/2015 3:26:00 PM

Love your comments, Rainbow:) Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 3/6/2015 7:13:00 AM

devoid of finesse-eggzactly. I wonder who devoured who as endgame.Loved that Paul. God bless>>>rajat

Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2015 7:33:00 AM

Hi Rajat....Nessie is supposed to be still around, so I gather that she's been on the winning side! God bless you too. // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 3/4/2015 1:10:00 AM

Love it.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2015 9:06:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Viv. All the best. // paul

Jack Ellison

Date: 3/3/2015 7:35:00 PM

As a former chess fanatic, this one gave a great big chuckle! CHECKMATE! Loved it Paul... cheers!

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/4/2015 9:07:00 AM

Let's try that again, "I played postal chess too... !"

Jack Ellison
Date: 3/4/2015 9:00:00 AM

I played by postal mail too for about 15-20 years!!!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2015 8:47:00 AM

Glad you found it to your liking, Jack! I used to play chess a lot; my brother was very good and he used to play with grandmasters from overseas by mail. All the best. // paul

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 3/3/2015 1:10:00 AM

hahahahaha ness, jess and mess.. :D! weeeeeeeeee hilarious!!!!!.. :D YOu and JAn I lke for your humor squeeze some to me!.. :D!//olive eloisa.. :D!

Paul Callus
Date: 3/3/2015 9:59:00 AM

Hi Olive_eloi:) I do some humour sometimes, but Jan is able to do it non-stop if she wanted!!!:) All the very best to you:) hugs // paul

Cherl Dunn

Date: 3/2/2015 3:38:00 PM

Dear Paul This poem knocked my on my lol, great poetic sense of humor my dear friend Paul, enjoyed it to the max of verse of laughter, cheri lol

Paul Callus
Date: 3/3/2015 9:23:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Cherl! Life without humour becomes boring:) All the best. // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/2/2015 1:27:00 PM

:D This gave me quite a giggle, Paul. I love the five-line rhyme employed in this limerick as well as the thought of Nessie playing chess! Always a 7 from me. Love, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Carolyn. Hope you are keeping well. Have just commented on your alphabet poem; surprised at its absence from the final list. In my eyes it's still a winner:) love // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/1/2015 9:01:00 PM

G'day Paul... Very good Paul, although I think Ness is better at playing hide and seek. Catch you soon Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 7:01:00 AM

Yes, Lindsay, she's the best at hide and seek; only Jess knows her tricks and moves! Thanks for a welcome visit. // paul

David Fisher

Date: 3/1/2015 6:55:00 PM

Got a chuckle from this, Paul. I'd like to see their game board.

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 6:53:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, David. The board is waterproof and portable! // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 3/1/2015 4:27:00 PM

lovely clever limerick Paul - Loch Ness is so beautiful - we didn't see Nessie though! Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 5:11:00 AM

Thank you Jan! If you meet Jess he might give you a hint to her whereabouts:) Hugs // paul