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Written 24th January 2025

Step the Road Jack

 A young man would strut round the office block
Thinking he was god's gift, come from fine stock
But his hip wiggle
Made the girls giggle
If only he'd known how the staff would mock.

Plainly seeking some office romances
But the fool of a man spoilt his chances
At an office do
He was stuck like glue
To the boss's wife, making wild advances.

There and then the idiot got the sack
Ordered to buzz off and step the road Jack
He went in a huff
Forgetting to strut
When told to send his last pay packet back.

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Duke Beaufort Date: 2/14/2025 12:21:00 PM Beryl, an interesting story indeed! There's probably a good reason to avoid an office romance, and this is but one fine example. It's hard to know what would help a person like this. I think he needed a friend who could be honest with him. Of course, pride makes correction difficult. There's indeed a lot here to think about! Cheers and smiles! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/16/2025 9:57:00 PM Dear Duke, I saw a few office romances over the years, this stayed in mind because of the way the person concerned would strut about, as if he was the the looking male there’d ever been…Thank you Beryl

Len Gasun Date: 2/7/2025 7:28:00 AM A fantastic limerick my dear poet friend Beryl. I enjoyed this a lot. Thank you so much for this gem and the smiles. God bless you always and your poetry. Hugs Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/7/2025 10:14:00 AM Thank you so much poet pal Len, I’m pleased to read you enjoyed the Limerick trio. God bless you and your poetry too… Hugs returned, Beryl

David Fisher Date: 2/6/2025 5:45:00 PM Fun extended Limerick, Beryl. Maybe Jack will come back improved in the next poem! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/6/2025 6:18:00 PM Thank you David, will have to work on one about Jack coming back after getting the sack… Beryl

Evelyn Judy Buehler Date: 2/4/2025 6:21:00 PM I enjoyed this rib tickler, Beryl! That's what comes of mixing business with pleasure, lol. Nice one! :D Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 2/4/2025 6:30:00 PM Thank you Evelyn, it was fun back then, took the boredom out of long days working in an office… Beryl

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 1/30/2025 4:40:00 AM Dear Beryl, this gave me such a laugh! Your wit is as sharp as ever! You’ve designed the perfect picture of this strutting fool, and I can’t get over the ending. So much fun! Winter Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/30/2025 12:33:00 PM Thank you Daniel, this was true, many years ago the young man would strut around the office block like a peacock, what fun we had, if only he’d known… Winter blessings returned dear poet pal… Beryl

Deb M Date: 1/30/2025 3:45:00 AM This fun poem made me smile Beryl! Debx Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/30/2025 12:28:00 PM Thank you Deb, glad this Limerick trio gave you a smile… Beryl x

Sam Kauffman Date: 1/27/2025 10:51:00 AM Ouich! Ego is always an opportunity to fail! This made me giggle. Thanks for the smile, Beryl. Sending you many blessings for 2025! Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/30/2025 12:26:00 PM Thank you Sam, he did strut about this is true, but about the office party, I made that up. Pleased to have made you giggle and smile, that’s what makes the writing worthwhile. Many blessings returned for a wonderful 2025… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/26/2025 11:22:00 PM Oh this is simply terrific. I just laughed and laughed. There are fools like that. Thanks Beryl. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/27/2025 1:51:00 AM Thank you Victor, I’m so pleased the Limerick gave you a laugh…. Beryl

Len Gasun Date: 1/25/2025 9:09:00 PM Delightful limerick my dear poet friend. I enjoyed reading. Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you and your poetry. Hugs Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/27/2025 1:49:00 AM Thank you Len. Gods bless you too. Hugs returned, Beryl

John Read Date: 1/25/2025 10:26:00 AM Now that was a hard lesson learned, playing around your sure to get burned, now this romeo, tried to steal the show, now he's lost everything that he earned. Sorry to hear about Alan sister Beryl, I hope it's nothing serious. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/26/2025 1:38:00 AM Thank you brother John, will keep you informed about Alan… Sis Beryl

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/25/2025 8:06:00 AM Haha, never make a pass at the bosses wife. Hope you're both well Beryl, I'm just getting over a bad dose of the flu, wouldn't wish it on anyone, thankfully I'm over the worst now. Tom Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 1/25/2025 9:47:00 AM I'm so sorry to hear that Beryl, hope he makes a good recovery. Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/25/2025 9:02:00 AM Thank you Tom, Alan has gone into hospital today with a suspected infection, he’s very poorly… Beryl

Sotto Poet Date: 1/24/2025 6:07:00 PM Dear Beryl, Your beautiful poem delves playfully into the issue of hubris and the repercussions of overconfidence. It illustrates a young man's misplaced self-assurance and attempts to seek love and attention in the workplace, which eventually lead to his collapse. I've always enjoyed reading your poetry. Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 1/24/2025 7:19:00 PM Thank you Sotto, this is a blast from the past, a distant memory of someone like that, though a bit of fantasy too. I enjoy your style of poetry also, very much so… Beryl