A Barber

A barber in county Kildare,
both drinking and doing their hair,
cut till they were bald.
'Don't worry,' he called,
'Eight quid includes toupees to wear.'

for Joseph's limerick contest, written 22nd January
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 7:48 PM
Yours is probably my favorite!! Congrats for the win, my friend!
Devonshire Avatar
January 25, 2019 at 8:06 AM
Just stopping back with congratulations on your win, Jack. Love, Carolyn
Allison Avatar
January 25, 2019 at 12:45 AM
Very funny Jack many congratulations on your win :-) hugs Jan xx
Roper Avatar
January 24, 2019 at 5:17 PM
A great poem, Jack, and a big congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Devonshire Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Great limerick, my friend. Loved the rhymes and see you were able to write the ABCDE requirement. Winning wishes for the contest! Hugs, Carolyn
Callus Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 4:03 PM
Your creativity shines through, Jack:) Most enjoyable! // paul
Dietrich Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 3:16 PM
great humor, as only you can do it, my friend!
Krutsinger Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 6:11 PM
Hilarious! Loved it, and I think Joseph will toss it toward the front of the contender pile immediately.
Kendrick Avatar
January 22, 2019 at 4:08 PM
Reads like a good contender. Thanks for dropping by. I appreciate your kind comments. Sara
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