A Firkin of Gherkins

A firkin of gherkins in brine
Were found floating along the Rhine
They, tossed from some party
For being too tarty
And spoiling the taste of the wine



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Sponsored by: Mystic Rose Rose
Date wrote: 13th August 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Fowler Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Spoiling the taste of the wine? Oh no! We can't have that now, can we? Great limerick Terry. Linda
Miller Avatar
August 15, 2022 at 8:15 AM
Indeed not Linda! Thanks for the fine compliment. Best wishes, Terry.
Slaughter Avatar
August 13, 2022 at 10:33 AM
They would most certainly do that! I do love the word "gherkin", though. BOL in the contest, Terry.
Miller Avatar
August 14, 2022 at 9:52 AM
Thanks for visiting and the luck wishes.
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