A Chinese Limerick

A gambler from Hong Kong named Louie.
He was dumb and quite a bit screwy.
In a gambling pad,
he lost all he had.
Today, he can’t afford chop suey.


Who says a limerick has to be Irish?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM
I like this chinese one even better Great meter, Robert!
Devonshire Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 4:37 PM
Perhaps Lu Ey, but Louie? You're cracking me up, Robert. I haven't even eaten all day and I just had to read this limerick before getting dinner. You're on a role, my friend. Now how about writing a limerick for me - I'm Polish, English, German, Swedish and Swiss. Mission Impossible. Will he take the bait? She waits... Love, Carolyn
Omaidin Avatar
January 18, 2011 at 3:13 AM
This is so funny, a really entertaining Limerick. Well done Déirdre
Guzzi Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Funny there friend, I want to stick a "his" in line 5 he[da] can't[da] af[DUM]ford[da] his[da] chop[DUM] sue[da]y[da].Kinda dumb huh ;) Light & Love
Calhoun Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 2:06 PM
LOL! Very cool. Good luck in the contest. KC
A  Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM
lol, enjoyed Robert. have a sweet day~skat
Kysely Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Very cute ending...I like it!!! Christine
Brown Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 12:06 PM
I am stopping by today to thank you for your kind comments Robert. It is always a pleasure to read your wonderful poetry. Love, Carol
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