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A Wee Orphaned Lad

There was a wee orphaned lad named Kerplunk Poor kid wore clothes to school that always stunk The principal despaired Asked, 'Kerplunk, don't you care?' Said Plunk: 'What if your new parents were skunks?'

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/20/2020 5:23:00 PM

Very clever, Gershon! Janice

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/19/2020 1:48:00 PM

So sad. Skunk scent most distinctive. Pepé Le Pew! Phew!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/19/2020 5:09:00 PM

'Essence of Phew,' now available in the 'Bug Spray' section of your local hardware store. ~ Ace is the Place

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/19/2020 1:12:00 PM

Perfect! Tell me you thought of that terrific last line and worked backwards!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/19/2020 5:08:00 PM

Well, I had to turn around frontward to write the dang thing. lol. Thanks, Caren.

Bobby May

Date: 10/19/2020 7:02:00 AM

Hahahaha! Long time to see my friend, this one is Great as always!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/19/2020 7:53:00 AM

You are right. Too long that we've been incommunicado. We gotta stop hiding behind our masks!! lol ~ Stick-'em-up!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/19/2020 5:24:00 AM

Lol! Gershon, Good funny limerick to start the day. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/19/2020 7:52:00 AM

Glad you like it, Alexis, and thanks for letting me know. Have a Happy Monday! :) Gershon

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 10/19/2020 1:44:00 AM

Kerplunk found a good way not to stink, He washed down in the school washroom sink, Got caught in the nude, Caned for breaking rules, And the kids now greet Plunk with a wink. A fun Limerick Gershon...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 10/19/2020 7:52:00 AM

I like your Limerick about Kerplunk better than mine, Belle! Thanks for the chuckle! ~ Vershtunk