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A Worthy Question

A Worthy Question? Our income tax has become outrageous Our politicians promise umbrageous Life one step at a time Then two steps out of rhyme Is being honest disadvantageous? On the Prowl An old man who lived in a windmill Way up north in the town of Churchill Was warned he would have to pay The revenue man today Spent all night taking apart his still. © Harry J Horsman 2018

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David Smith

Date: 3/12/2019 1:02:00 AM

Love it. Looks like we may have a few common thoughts which is not very common as common sense is at a premium. Keep em coming Harry. Regards David in NZ

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/31/2019 8:52:00 PM

G'day Harry … a couple of fine limericks Harry. Thanks Harry - Lindsay

Vera Duggan

Date: 1/16/2019 6:57:00 PM

Hi Harry, loved both of these limericks, congrat's on a well deserved win and take care.....Vera

Gail Debole

Date: 1/16/2019 4:10:00 PM

Harry, Congrats on your win. Appreciate both of these entertaining poems.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/31/2018 7:08:00 PM

Congratulations for your win. Happy New Year :)

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/31/2018 7:03:00 PM

Hi Harry, Both of your limericks witty and well written. Congrats on a well deserved win. Happy New Year's to you and your loved ones:-) Alexis

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/31/2018 3:37:00 PM

Loved both of these, Harry, and had a great laugh thinking of the fella taking apart his still. Thanks for supporting the contest and congratulations on your win, my friend. Hope you and your family have a wonderful New Year! Best wishes, Carolyn

Aqua Marine

Date: 12/30/2018 1:31:00 AM

That's a question many most probably ponder- "is being honest disadvantageous?" Dishonesty always creates a win-lose situation. Maybe better to not join the " club," so no one gets hurt intentionally. Thought provoking limericks. Kind Regards, Aqua.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/26/2018 4:49:00 PM

These are GrrrrrrrEAT!! (as Tony the Tiger used to say!!!)

Winged Warrior

Date: 12/24/2018 11:24:00 AM

The tax man cometh...excellent write Harry...have a wonderful holiday season my friend...love & light...^WW^

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/24/2018 6:35:00 AM

Hi Harry, The taxman will collect his dues whenever! I always pictured them as thin, sly little men with round glasses until I had to go to the Receivers office with a query and the gentleman stood up - he was about a metre above my head and had tattoos on both arms - he was a gentle spoken person just doing his job! Have a wonderful Christmas Harry and wishes to you and yours. Jennifer.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 12/23/2018 12:54:00 PM

Hilarous as I can see the hillbilly taking apart that still as fast as he can unweld it.

Jan Allison

Date: 12/23/2018 6:21:00 AM

The taxmen are like leopards ready to pounce when they 'spot' an anomaly.The second poem hits hard, very well penned Harry:-) hugs Jan xx

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/23/2018 2:56:00 AM

superbly done, lol..time to check the bills before the year closes.. . may christmas be truly bright, harry... huggs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 12/23/2018 2:36:00 AM

and very worthy poetry indeed, I would be smiling if I wasn't thinking of my tax bill!!!

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/23/2018 1:15:00 AM

Enjoyed these Harry, the dreaded taxman lol. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas. Tom

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/22/2018 10:25:00 PM

Both of these quite provocative!

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/22/2018 6:25:00 PM

Good one Harry! :)