As Lenin Once Infamously Said...

They are spending each last printed dollar.
They ignore us out here who still holler:
"Better tighten your belt,
 or what might be felt
 is the noose slipping under your collar."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Keogh Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 12:31 PM
What a great piece of poetry From a great man You inspire many.... And most of all to a wonderful husband. Congrats on your win!! Love, Susan
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 3:31 AM
Excellent historical Limerick Gerard, many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James
Freeman Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 7:20 PM
Congratulations, Gerard on your worthy first place Poem. Agape, Moses
Kelly Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Yeahhh , hang-em-high , GK Jr and a well deserved win for you also . Clever / witty and well delivered ....
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Congrats Gerard on your big win in the Limerick contest with this wonderful write .. tighten your belt is right my friend.. we will all be thin before its over..haha.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Richards Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Congratulations Gerard!! A quote worth repeating.....however, those deaf ears are not hearing !! Well done! ~ Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Gerard, this was the last entry received and darned if it didn't belong at the top! Congratulations on your first-place victory. Love, Carolyn
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June 11, 2010 at 6:22 PM
Good one, enjoyed this limerick..P.D.
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