A Sure Lock On the Case

As detective, I must be a hit,
Since I'm praised for my keenly sharp wit:
   Oftentimes when I talk
   People call me Sherlock,
Though they think my first name is No Sh**.


January 27, 2019, for Limerick 3 contest sponsored by Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Roper Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 7:27 PM
Perfect Limerick, Ed, I enjoyed reading :) . Congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`*
Messina Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 6:29 AM
Great ending lol Congrats on your win Ed.
Allison Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 2:41 PM
ha ha ha so darn funny Ed! :-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
February 2, 2019 at 6:03 PM
I'm so glad you saw it Ed:-) hugs Jan xx
Morris Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 2:55 PM
That's funny! And goes along with my limerick perfectly. :-) Thanks, Jan.
Allison Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 2:44 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBvt8KGcuio&feature=em-comments. this was directed by 'Armand' from soup I hope you enjoy it:-)
Devonshire Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Oh, this is the best I've seen, Ed. Congratulations your your great win! Best wishes, Carolyn
Morris Avatar
February 1, 2019 at 2:16 PM
Thank you, Carolyn.
Wise Avatar
January 30, 2019 at 3:50 PM
I don't know how you do it, but YOU DID IT AGAIN! Love it! :)
Morris Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Thanks, Micheal.
Awtry Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 11:46 PM
LOL!!! This is a winner!
Morris Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Thanks, P.S.
Wolf Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 9:53 PM
ha, ha, ha!!! Didn't know that 'wit' and 'shoot' rhymed. Thanks for the edumacation! Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk...
Morris Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 11:47 PM
Yeah, something like that. :-)
Gauthier Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 7:04 PM
Great limerick, Ed.
Morris Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 8:56 PM
Thank you, Line.
Laurie Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 5:14 PM
Ha ha Ed … you've got the same name as many I know. Enjoyed - Lindsay
Morris Avatar
January 28, 2019 at 8:56 PM
:-)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace