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A Summer Bawdy Or Humourous Limerick Poetry Contest - Sponsored By Tania Kitchin.

Barbecue Horror

Jim went to the nudies June barbecue 
But it got windy and glowing sparks flew
Folks ran, being in the buff
Jim didn't move quick enough
He screamed when one hit his digeridoo..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Maverick Avatar
July 30, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Its a digeri-don't or so it seems to cook Au'naturale is done better in dreams..? Yet i don't feel sad for Jim anyway with Such a mighty attribute, is my take away I'm sure the girls pampered him well Yet as a resposible soup writer i rest assured you'll knot tell.? A kiss or two I'm sure was achieved.' No bettet therapy Can you get i beleive.? As no doubt of ladies his Appreciaton swelled, despite the tears in His eyes I think ( the boy done quite well.?)
Cunningham Avatar
July 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Lol thanks Joe, no doubt his lady friends were only too willing to apply soothing balm. Hope you're keeping. Tom
Ricci Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 2:51 AM
Good Morning Tom Allow me to say this is creative The theme has much flair with fun All I can say is beware of the barbecues... Thank you for sharing your talent
Cunningham Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Thank you Lisa, one barbecue I won't be attending lol. Tom
George Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Back with Congratulations on your top win with your hilarious limerick, dear Tom.
Cunningham Avatar
July 23, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Valsa. Much appreciated. Tom
Kendrick Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Poor Jim. I wouldn't like that barbeque. LOL..Sara K.
Cunningham Avatar
July 22, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Thank you Sara, when Sparks fly better to have clothes on. Tom
Healey Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Very creative use of the word "digeridoo"! I like it! Congrats, Tom. Well done.
Cunningham Avatar
July 21, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Thanks very much Jim. I'm happy you enjoyed the humour . I hope you're keeping well. I'm on my travels again,avoiding windy days and barbecues lol. Tom
Fowler Avatar
July 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM
So fun Tom. Summer BBQs can be dangerous! Congratulations! :)
Cunningham Avatar
July 20, 2026 at 9:52 AM
Thank you very much Linda,I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Oh I remember this one !! Big congrats
Cunningham Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Thank you for your return Visit and congrats Andrea. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading. Oh No!!!! Way tooooooo funny. Have a fun day with your win.........
Cunningham Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Thank you very much Paula. I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Hope you've had a lovely weekend. Tom
Mckeithan Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 9:10 AM
LOL Tom. Great Limerick. He was in a lot of pain. Congrats on your placement
Cunningham Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Thanks for your congrats Oliver, im happy you enjoyed the humour. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Kitchin Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 6:31 AM
Tom, congratulations on your first place win your bawdy and hilarious limerick. The last line is so funny.
Cunningham Avatar
July 19, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Thank you very much Tania, one never knows where them Sparks are going to land lol Thanks too for hosting the contest. Have a lovely weekend. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Great humor! I could just picture it. Haha
Cunningham Avatar
July 18, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Thank you Andrea, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Have a great weekend. Tom
Daniel Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ha ha:) Tom, this is hilarious:) I'm doing well by God's grace:)
Cunningham Avatar
July 16, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Thank you Joanna, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom
Edmonds  Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Must have smarted, great Limerick Tom… Beryl
Cunningham Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Thanks Beryl, he certainly did, luckily for him they had plenty of ice. Lol Tom
Jones Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Hahahaha! Good one Tom!
Cunningham Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:47 PM
Thank you Karen, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom
Beaufort Avatar
July 14, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Tom, ha...that is too funny. Fires can get you for sure. I've seen it happen although the poor person did have a skirt on. However, a leg was exposed and suffered a slight burn. Better there than other places. In the case you describe, we hope the other invitees didn't mistake the burnt area for a hot dog. Sending smiles! Take care!!
Cunningham Avatar
July 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Thank you Duke, hot dog lol, a few onions and relish they'd never know the difference. Tom
Nicole Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Ouch ! Poor Jim. I'm guessing he'll never forget that incident. Your thoughts bring a smile and make me blush. : ) My best to you Tom. : ) Brandy
Cunningham Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Thank you very much Brandy, glad you enjoyed the humour, he certainly learnt his lesson that day. Nudity and barbecues are not a good mix lol. Tom
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 3:49 PM
that hurts :-) wishing you well
Cunningham Avatar
July 13, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Pure fiction Sara,nothing a bit of ice and water didn't sort out lol. Tom
George Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Ouch....! Ha.. Ha....! Dear Tom, I have been a little apprehensive of posting my bawdy summer limerick. Seeing yours, I feel relieved. You have certainly out beaten me.
Cunningham Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 10:04 PM
lol, thanks Valsa, I’ve seen a lot worse over the years, some sailing very close to the wind, in our defence limericks can be bawdy. Tom
Flood Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
That’s why I always pop it in a thick wooly sock at such events. It is, of course, a knee length sock… well, needs must. Hmm… Annie’s waving a Barbie doll sock at me… whatever is she trying to say? Good, fun Limerick, Tom. Terry
Cunningham Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
lol Terry, only knee length ? ,and do you still use a wheelbarrow. Barbie sock,haha. Hope you’re both okay. Tom
Sharma  Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Goshhh hahaha hilarious this is! So cleverly crafted! Hahahaha seriously brilliant! Limericks aren't actually my forte but you really did amazing here, you should do more of these ..very sharp! Best wishes and light always!
Cunningham Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Thank you Hiya, I've written quite a few over the years, I must point out it's pure fiction and not a personal experience lol. Hope your weekend is going well. Tom
Empress Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Hahahaha omg! This is hilarious dear Tom! You should write more limericks! I like your sense of humor! This left me in stitches! What a sight! Hahaha! Poor Jim! Ouch! This is brilliant! Clever! Witty! A fave! I can never write limericks. So I admire your ability to do it so profoundly! Pleasure reading you today. Sending you light always.
Cunningham Avatar
July 12, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Thank you IE, glad you enjoyed the humour, I've written quite a few over the years ( I blame Jan lol) When I first started writing them my syllables were way out but I kept at it. Thank you for faving it. Tom
Canerdy Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Just one more proof that barbecue and nudity don't blend well. Good one, Tom Janice
Cunningham Avatar
July 10, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Thank you Janice, lol you're right, any one planning one should have plenty of buckets of cold water on hand.. Tom
Rodgers Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Hey Tom, Well, you certainly took a sharp turn from the high drama of the classics! I have to say, Barbecue Horror gave me a genuine, much-needed laugh. It’s great to see you playing with such a fun, ribald wit; it’s a fantastic palate cleanser after all the heavier, more introspective work we’ve been diving into lately. Jim might be worse for wear, but the poem is a total riot. Hope you're having a good week, and thanks for the laugh, I needed that! Blessings Daniel
Cunningham Avatar
July 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Thank you very much Daniel, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour, just back from travelling again. The world needs more humour right now. Barbecues and wind don't mix, you never know where those sparks are going to land lol. Have a great weekend. Tom
Buhagiar Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 1:29 AM
Ouch., Quite funny.
Cunningham Avatar
July 8, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Thanks Victor, not for Jim lol Tom
Bauer Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
ha! this is indeed hilarious, tom!
Cunningham Avatar
July 7, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Thank you Ilene,I'm happy you enjoyed the humour.. Tom
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