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After the Booze

He went home gaily after a few pegs Fell onto his bed dangling his soiled legs Blissfully fell asleep soon His wife came calling him “loon” Falling from bed, he felt her hefty kicks May.19. 2023 Funny, Bawdy or Humorous Limerick Poetry Contest Sponsor- Tania Kitchin 10 syllables in lines 1, 2 and 5 7 syllables in lines 3 and 4

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Date: 7/1/2023 12:12:00 PM
Reads like a good contender to me for the contest. Way to go. Sad situation that both of them are in, pity he can't join AA and her al-anon. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 6/27/2023 4:15:00 PM
Good one, great Limerick.
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Date: 5/20/2023 8:33:00 PM
it recalls me my youth, booze made me sick, so much that i stop, excellent and dissuasive poem, GL for the contest
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Date: 5/20/2023 12:09:00 PM
Made me smile, so good Limerick, Valsa! Good luck in the contest my dear friend. Bill
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Date: 5/20/2023 8:54:00 AM
It's quite amusing. I wanted to thank you for the smile and wish you the best of luck in the contest.
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Date: 5/20/2023 1:58:00 AM
Quite funny, dear Valsa. Best for a win.
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Date: 5/19/2023 4:37:00 PM
good for a chuckle or two....and made me happy such is no longer part of my life...thanks for the smile
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Date: 5/19/2023 10:56:00 AM
Hey, this made me laugh! I liked it.
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Date: 5/19/2023 6:27:00 AM
Lol! Valsa, He'll probably think twice about how much he drinks. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great weekend;-) Alexis
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Date: 5/19/2023 12:50:00 AM
Serves him right. really.
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