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An Italian Limerick

There is an Italian guy named Eddie He works in a mill making confetti One thing he did not like, his union went on strike Now he can’t afford to buy spaghetti Who says a limerick has to be Irish?

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James Fraser

Date: 1/22/2011 2:55:00 PM

Koolio Limerick Robert. Yep, they can be any nationality....:)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/19/2011 9:29:00 PM

haha, so cute, making it Italian!

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/19/2011 4:30:00 PM

There is no discrimination among true limerick lovers, Robert. People of all backgrounds have been known to write terrific limericks and I just love yours. But what can we do now to help poor Eddie? Let's chip in for a carton of spaghetti. Very funny limerick!! Love, Carolyn

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/18/2011 7:29:00 AM

Very cute, meaningful Limerick , Robert

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 1/18/2011 5:48:00 AM

haha.. another humorous write my friend Robert...being Italian I can so appreciate this one... actually my first husband's name was Eddie..haha.. good luck in the contest... with this original and authentic creation..luv..

Tahera Mannan

Date: 1/18/2011 4:57:00 AM

I agree. One of the coolest limerick ever Robert.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 1/18/2011 2:37:00 AM

whooa... asn ending that surprises!! fun, fun, robert! hope this brings home the bacon in the contest( and you can miex it witht he spaghetti.. lol!)... :) nette

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/17/2011 11:22:00 PM

Not me, Robert, love this. Harry