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A Dude's Worst Nightmare

He was feeling quite dapper at forty, and the folks all around thought him sporty. But to his dismay; he heard his date say, “Will you look at that thing, it’s a shorty.” July 15, 2018 Contest: Limericks Old or New Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire

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Alexis Y.

Date: 7/21/2018 12:30:00 PM

Lol! Congratulations on your placement in the contest. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

John Gondolf
Date: 7/21/2018 2:23:00 PM

Thank you, Alexis, glad you enjoyed my bawdy humor. John

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 7/21/2018 11:29:00 AM

Lol...Congrats on your win.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/21/2018 2:07:00 PM

Thank you, Rhoda.

Casarah Nance

Date: 7/21/2018 7:20:00 AM

Grats on your win :)

John Gondolf
Date: 7/21/2018 7:43:00 AM

Thank you, Casarah.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/19/2018 11:42:00 PM

G'day John … what a ripper of a limerick. Humorous to the brim - thanks John - Lindsay

John Gondolf
Date: 7/20/2018 4:08:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed it, Lindsay, thanks for the visit. John

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/19/2018 12:13:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Very funny indeed!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/19/2018 4:58:00 AM

Thank you, Caren, glad you enjoyed it. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/19/2018 12:11:00 AM

a very well deserved win, my friend. Congrats.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/19/2018 4:15:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/17/2018 9:13:00 PM

Congratulations on your great well written win, John, I'm enjoying reading all these funny limericks. Hugs Eve

John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2018 10:11:00 PM

Thank you, Eve, I haven’t had a chance to read too many, I need to make some time. John

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/17/2018 8:51:00 AM

Oh dear! Congratulations on your win. Well done!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2018 9:09:00 AM

Thank you, Susan, I appreciate it. John

Maxie Macdonald

Date: 7/17/2018 1:33:00 AM

hahaha very good :)

John Gondolf
Date: 7/17/2018 4:23:00 AM

Thank you, Maxie, and thanks for the visit. John

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/16/2018 7:10:00 PM

Ha ha, loved it, congratulations on your win!

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 8:42:00 PM

Thank you, Tania, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Janice Canerdy

Date: 7/16/2018 3:07:00 PM

Ouch! Now, that WOULD be a bummer! CONGRATS on your win, John! Janice

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 5:36:00 PM

Thank you, Janice, I appreciate it. John

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/16/2018 12:17:00 PM

Well you done it with 'Shorty' John, still laughing about it. Congratulations. Tom

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 12:19:00 PM

Thanks, Tom, it's fun doing a crazy write like this every once in a while.

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 7/16/2018 11:45:00 AM

Congrats on your BIG win! This humorous limerick, had me doubling up with laughter! Hugs. Pandita

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 11:56:00 AM

Hi Pandita, thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed my humor. John

Jan Allison

Date: 7/16/2018 11:33:00 AM

very witty John, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 11:42:00 AM

Thank you, Jan, I appreciate it. John

Dale Gregory Cozart

Date: 7/16/2018 11:14:00 AM

Poor guy! Congrats on your win.

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 11:29:00 AM

Thanks, Dale, I appreciate it.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/16/2018 11:08:00 AM

Awesome, John! Side-splitting humor. Congratulations on taking second place. I'll be mailing a prize to you. Thanks for supporting the contest! Carolyn

John Gondolf
Date: 7/16/2018 11:29:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for hosting this fun contest. I'm humbled that you consider me a favorite. John

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/16/2018 11:09:00 AM

And it's about time I add you to my "favorite poets"