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Bank Robber Blues

A bank robber named Billy O'Dell Ran from the crime scene but he fell Down a gigantic manhole Dropped everything he stole And now sits with a sore head in a cell.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/7/2021 10:34:00 AM

Ha!! Ha!! Just what I needed a good chuckle. Isn't always funny when criminals are their own worst enemy? Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2021 10:44:00 AM

Thank you very much Sara, im pleased that you enjoyed it. The world needs more humour. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/30/2018 4:29:00 AM

That’s what he gets!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/30/2018 6:40:00 AM

Thanks Kim, see crime doesn't pay all you get is a headache.

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 2/27/2018 2:36:00 PM

Haha, this make me chuckle. Delightful limerick Tom. Hugs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/27/2018 3:22:00 PM

Thank you Cecilia, Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Jack Ellison

Date: 2/26/2018 5:42:00 PM

I've actually read about this O'Dell fellow! A hero of mine!!! Good evening Sir Thomas!!!

Jack Ellison
Date: 2/27/2018 9:41:00 AM

A man after my own heart... not the whiskey though! THE FILLIES!!!!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/27/2018 2:07:00 AM

Haha ,he was no Robin Hood though. Spent His money on young fillies' and whiskey.

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/26/2018 3:19:00 PM

Lol! Tom, This is funny. I literally laughed out loud with this one. You're good at writing limericks. You should see the images in my head.Well done:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/26/2018 3:31:00 PM

Thank you Alexis, Glad you enjoyed it, credit to Jan it was the limerick queen that got me onto them and now I can't stop lol. Tom

Ravi Sathasivam

Date: 2/25/2018 10:28:00 PM

Excellent limerick. Enjoyed reading it.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/26/2018 12:50:00 AM

Thank you Ravi, I'm glad that you enjoyed it. Tom.

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 2/25/2018 8:54:00 PM

Serves him right,…now he knows that crime doesn't pay lol! Good one Tom!~Che :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2018 8:57:00 PM

Thanks Cheryl, yes its his own stupid fault for not planning his escape route. Tom

Silent One

Date: 2/25/2018 4:43:00 PM

You do these very well Tom, Jack better watch out!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2018 5:08:00 PM

Thanks S.O., I'm learning from the master,Jacks a great inspiration. Tom

Melissa Tracy

Date: 2/25/2018 4:19:00 PM

Ouch...cute limerick :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2018 5:07:00 PM

Thanks Melissa, he got his just desserts lol. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/25/2018 2:39:00 PM

- As he deserved, Tom :) - Funny limerick :) - Well done :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2018 3:15:00 PM

Thank you Sunshine, crime certainly didn't pay in Billy's case. Tom

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 2/25/2018 11:15:00 AM

Lol...Tom. This is a great limerick. Well penned!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2018 1:20:00 PM

Thank you Rhoda, justice was well served. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/25/2018 9:33:00 AM

Hello Tom, that is what the bank robber deserves for robbing a bank. Your poemis cute. have a nice day my friend.

Mick Talbot

Date: 2/25/2018 8:31:00 AM

I was thinking of replying in style. But I am laughing, might take a while. So sad the robber named Billy. Falling down a manhole, so silly. Did he smell? I bet he stunk vile!........ Mick

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2018 1:16:00 PM

They were doing work on a new sewer pipe so you can imagine lol. Love your reply. Tom