Abcde: Doctor, Leave Me Be

An apple a day, so they say,
But some folk get carried away.
   Consumer advice:
   Don’t be imprecise—
Eat ten, and the doctor you’ll pay.

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Date Written: January 9, 2019
Contest: Limerick II, sponsored by Joseph May
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Dietrich Avatar
January 26, 2019 at 7:49 PM
So clever, Ed. Congrats on the win.
Morris Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Devonshire Avatar
January 25, 2019 at 8:09 AM
Yes, too much of a good thing! LOL Everything in moderation, Ed. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
Roper Avatar
January 24, 2019 at 5:18 PM
A great poem, Ed, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Laurie Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 4:53 PM
Hello Ed … correct. Too much of a good thing and the price you pay can be high - thanks Ed - Lindsay
Wise Avatar
January 10, 2019 at 8:02 AM
Ten apples a day keep the ex-lax away! :) Good one, Ed!
La France Avatar
January 9, 2019 at 1:17 PM
Ed, a good one, yep too many apples and the tummy will not be happy, best of luck in the contest ~
Morris Avatar
January 9, 2019 at 1:20 PM
Thank you, Dear Heart.
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