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A Sailor In Norfolk

A sailor aboard ship in Norfolk was always quick with a ludicrous joke Though his humor was lame he quit the ship to seek fame Now he's the laughingstock of Roanoke 2/5/22

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/12/2022 7:15:00 PM

I was a sailor in Norfolk and still remember the whistling sailors. I married one who was not on a ship. He walked into the theater with five sailor ladies. No other guy had one there. They were like “Hey, are they all with you?” And he said, “Yes. This is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.” I told him he married the best day of the week. I’m sure you can figure that out ;)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/6/2022 7:58:00 PM

I see that sailor boy's fame hasn't spread too far. Carry him back to Ole Virginny... lol. ~ Ship-shape and fat as a fiddle, gw

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/7/2022 2:37:00 PM

OK, good 'Ol boys stick together!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/6/2022 10:47:00 AM

you sure are good with limerick. If I ever have a lot of free time, I hope to read a lot more of them.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/6/2022 1:26:00 PM

You're invited into my limerick haven, enjoy your stay!

Valsa George

Date: 2/5/2022 10:06:00 PM

A lovely limerick.... ! We limerick writers often become laughingstock in our attempt to make others laugh ! :) :)

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/6/2022 1:24:00 PM

Anything for a laugh! Thank you, Valsa

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/5/2022 3:04:00 PM

Hello Robert ,he should have quit his day job. Now he is the laughing stock of the town. Enjoy yur evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/6/2022 11:45:00 AM

Hello Robert, no he should not quit his day job. Enjoy your day my friend.

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/5/2022 5:27:00 PM

Good observation Darlene, and you enjoy your evening as well!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 2/5/2022 12:44:00 PM

Good one, Robert. You write enjoyable limericks. That's a talent, you know, which I unfortunately do not possess! I envy you. My attempts to write limericks pall beside yours!

Robert Gorelick
Date: 2/5/2022 5:21:00 PM

I must have it going. Maybe I should be spread on butter, because I'm on a roll! Thank you, I appreciate your compliment.