A Sting In the Tale

Old hillbilly Huck was no prude;
He picknicked outside in the nude.
But a bee left a sting
On his ding-a-ling-ling
And neighbours heard something quite rude!



23.05.19
Syllable count : 88668

Bawdy Limerick Contest - Let's Keep It Pg-13 Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

Brevity Poetry Contest No More Than Six Lines Poetry Contest- Caren Krutsinger
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Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2019 at 8:02 PM
that's really good one! Congrats, Wendy
Watson Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 1:11 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Allison Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 3:51 PM
dropping back to say many congrats on your win Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx
Watson Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 1:11 PM
Thank you for your encouragement,Jan.
Leffanta Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 2:39 PM
Most certainly a 1st Place Winner! Congratulations! Aloha! Rico
Watson Avatar
May 3, 2020 at 1:11 PM
I notice that you have quite a talent in this area yourself, Rico!
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 11:55 AM
I loved this Limerick Wendy. A fave! Congratulations on your deserving First Placement. This made me laugh! : ) xxoo
Watson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 12:17 PM
Thank you, Connie. I'm glad it raised a giggle!
May Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 8:52 AM
Haha...Congrats on your win Wendy..
Watson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 12:16 PM
Thanks, Joseph. Silly is my limit with limericks!
Agustin Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 6:58 AM
Congrats! I remember childhood days... God bless you.
Watson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 12:16 PM
I can't imagine that you would have partaken of picnics in the nude, though Beata! Thank you for 'stopping by'.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 9:19 PM
Very funny! Congrats on first place, Wendy!
Watson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 12:14 PM
Thanks, Kim. Silly but hopefully inoffensive!
Kitchin Avatar
June 11, 2019 at 6:56 PM
Wendy, congratulations on your first place win with your hilarious limerick!
Watson Avatar
June 12, 2019 at 12:12 PM
I'm glad it raised a tittle, Tania! Thank you for the placement!
Sergi Avatar
May 24, 2019 at 10:42 AM
Hi Wendy: Hillbillies take chances (ha ha) Good Luck in the contest!
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 1:25 PM
Thanks, Ralph. I wonder where that word originated from? Off I go to google 'Hillbilly!'
Allison Avatar
May 23, 2019 at 3:38 PM
hilarious!:-) hugs Jan xx
Watson Avatar
June 9, 2019 at 1:22 PM
I'm glad it raised a tittle! I can't do bawdy so silly is as far as I go!
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