Aboard the Pequod

I would tell you a sea-farer's sad tale
About a captain who chased a white whale
To the depths he condemned
All but one of his men
And alas for my name isn't Ishmael

8.2.18
Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire
Contest: Sea Tales Limericks

Gift for Lady (purple)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gentry Avatar
August 7, 2018 at 6:37 AM
Congratulations on your win! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 5, 2018 at 6:42 AM
Very nice! Congrats!
Waters Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 7:56 PM
an erudite limerick - well done and congrats.
Allison Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 5:43 PM
Very witty Jesse! Many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2018 at 5:26 PM
Awesome limerick, Jesse. Congrats on the winners' list.
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