A Pirate Named Fred

There was a one-eyed pirate named Fred
Who wanted to reform and get wed
The wench who took his measure
Had got used to the treasure
So she shivered his timbers instead

4-6-19
Contest:Pirate Themed Limerick
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Allison Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 7:34 AM
love the word play in the final line Larry, thanks for the smile:-) hugs jan xx
Roper Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 9:46 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful Limerick win, Larry, full of great humor. Have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`*
Bradfield Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 9:55 PM
Thanks Eve and thanks for the thoughts of Easter!! Ha ve a great one, too
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 7:23 PM
great word play, Larry. Congrats for the win.
Bradfield Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 7:32 PM
Thank you, Andrea!!
Kitchin Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Larry, I enjoyed your funny limerick, especially the last line, congratulations on your winning placement!
Bradfield Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 1:44 PM
Thank you, Tania and thank you for the contest and the placement!
May Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 12:31 PM
Haha..Congrats on your win!
Bradfield Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 1:45 PM
Thanks, Joseph!!
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