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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 7:15 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 ;)
Wolf Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 7:58 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
Gorelick Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 2:37 PM
OK, good 'Ol boys stick together!
Dietrich Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 10:47 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.
Gorelick Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 1:26 PM
You're invited into my limerick haven, enjoy your stay!
George Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 10:06 PM
A lovely limerick.... ! We limerick writers often become laughingstock in our attempt to make others laugh ! :) :)
Gorelick Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 1:24 PM
Anything for a laugh! Thank you, Valsa
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 3:04 PM
Hello Robert ,he should have quit his day job. Now he is the laughing stock of the town. Enjoy yur evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 6, 2022 at 11:45 AM
Hello Robert, no he should not quit his day job. Enjoy your day my friend.
Gorelick Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 5:27 PM
Good observation Darlene, and you enjoy your evening as well!
Hankins Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 12:44 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!
Gorelick Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 5:21 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.
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