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Barnaby the Pirate

A mean peg legged pirate called Barnaby
Was once a great terror out on the sea
He robbed and left many dead
They put a price on his head
He was smart and always managed to flee

The navy got a new ship that was fast
Mean peg legged Barnaby’s luck did not last
Dreaded woodworm ate his peg
Tried to escape on one leg
Navy caught him and hung him from the mast. 


Written on 2nd August 2018
For Carolyn Devonshires limerick contest

Gift for a lady.

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Valsa George April 28, 2024 at 8:40 PM Woodworm, we call it termites here. Barnaby deserves it for he 'has robbed and left many dead'. Fate shouldn't spare such villains. Great set of limericks, dear Tom. Tom Cunningham April 28, 2024 at 10:37 PM Thank you very much Valsa, it's true what they say crime doesn't pay, justice will always catch-up with you. Tom

Paul Callus December 14, 2018 at 2:53 PM Hilarious, Tom!! Who would have ever thought that woodworm would be the downfall of a fierce pirate! Regards // paul Tom Cunningham December 15, 2018 at 6:45 AM Thank you Paul, unfortunately for him they hadn't reached the main mast. Tom.

Lindsay Laurie August 25, 2018 at 7:06 PM G'day Tom … that bloody wood worm; it gets us all in the end - live or dead - thanks for the chuckler Tom - Lindsay Tom Cunningham August 25, 2018 at 7:40 PM Thanks Lindsay, it sure slows us down in the end. Tom

Agnes Krampe August 24, 2018 at 4:20 PM That was most enjoyable :) Tom Cunningham August 24, 2018 at 7:09 PM Thank you Agnes, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Timothy Mcguire August 13, 2018 at 10:26 PM Avast you swab! Tie that scurvy dog to the yardarm! Fifty lashes with a Cat of Nine tails! Great Poem! Loved it! Tom Cunningham August 14, 2018 at 7:33 AM Arrr Thank you young Timothy, yer fancy a tot o' rum.

Kim Rodrigues August 9, 2018 at 5:59 AM Love it! Tom Cunningham August 9, 2018 at 11:13 AM Thank you Kim, happy you enjoyed it .Tom

Susan Gentry August 7, 2018 at 6:47 AM Congratulations on your win! :) Tom Cunningham August 7, 2018 at 10:07 AM Thank you very much Susan. Tom

Roy Pett August 7, 2018 at 4:29 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Tom, great limerick that conjures up memories of some amazing pirate stories, well written enjoyed. :)) Tom Cunningham August 7, 2018 at 5:08 AM Thank you Roy, they were indeed ruthless but colourful too, a series I watched a while back was called Black Sails well worth watching if you like pirate tales. Tom

Caren Krutsinger August 7, 2018 at 2:57 AM Tom, I love it that you made the mean pirate's name Barnaby, it immediately makes him sort of a nice guy. This makes sense from you. Good luck in the contest. Nicely done! I find limericks difficult, but it seems like you breezed through it. Tom Cunningham August 7, 2018 at 3:35 AM Thank you Caren, limericks I am okay with it's the other forms I struggle with. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu August 6, 2018 at 7:41 PM Hello Tom, Barnbay got what he deserved. Have a nice evening my friend. Tom Cunningham August 7, 2018 at 2:20 AM Thank you Darlene, yes he got his just deserts'. Tom

Faraz Ajmal August 6, 2018 at 3:05 PM It is a really wonderful limerick you have penned, I really enjoyed reading this little story of yours, I see that it has won a competition, so many congratulations to you, good luck my friend and have a really nice day Tom Cunningham August 6, 2018 at 4:29 PM Thank you very much Faraz, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Regards Tom

Gershon Wolf August 6, 2018 at 1:33 PM Liked everything: The picture, the limerick, and Arthur Vaso's comment: This is a MASTerpiece. Congrats on your placement in the contest, Tom! ~ Gershon Tom Cunningham August 6, 2018 at 2:25 PM Thanks for your comment Gershon, MASTerpiece lol.

Janice Canerdy August 6, 2018 at 8:24 AM This is REALLY good, Matie! Janice Tom Cunningham August 6, 2018 at 8:46 AM Arrrr gud on yer Janice lol

Virginia Waters August 4, 2018 at 7:58 PM another great saga Tom - congrats - keep em comin! Tom Cunningham August 5, 2018 at 5:55 AM Thank you Virginia, working on it. Tom

Jan Allison August 4, 2018 at 6:09 PM Dropping back with my congrats Tom-) hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham August 5, 2018 at 5:54 AM Thank you Jan. Tom

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2018 at 5:36 PM oh my a tragic lim! I enjoyed the tall tale!! Congrats for your win. Tom Cunningham August 5, 2018 at 5:49 AM Thank you very much Andrea. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire August 4, 2018 at 3:06 PM Quite an amusing story unfolds in your poem, Tom. Enjoyed very much. Congratulations and thanks for participating in the contest! Hugs, Carolyn Tom Cunningham August 5, 2018 at 5:49 AM Thank you Carolyn, it was a lovely thing you did hosting the contest in Tims honour. Tom

Gary Bateman August 4, 2018 at 4:19 AM Hello Tom, A wondrous Limerick here I might add!! Best of Luck in the contest!! You should be the "Winner" with this one!! Best Weekend Wishes, Gary Tom Cunningham August 4, 2018 at 5:02 AM Thank you very much for your lovely comment Gary, just off to a wedding, enjoy your weekend too. Tom

Eve Roper August 3, 2018 at 11:21 PM This is a wonderful limerick.. great for a win :-) good luck at the contest, Tom. Hugs Eve Tom Cunningham August 4, 2018 at 1:32 AM Thank you Eve, glad you liked it. Tom

Nette Onclaud August 3, 2018 at 12:41 PM you always amaze, tom... love this witty form...huggs Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 1:36 PM Thanks so much Nette, happy you liked it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen August 3, 2018 at 2:56 AM :))) ... very well done, Tom - I love this ... and Carolyn will too ... good luck :) - Best wishes for a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 8:22 AM Thank you Sunshine, hope you have a lovely weekend too. Off to a wedding tomorrow and forecast is very hot. Tom

Charles Messina August 2, 2018 at 8:53 PM ey ey captain! Love this, Tom! Good luck in the contest! Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 2:08 AM Arrrrr thanks Charlie.

Winged Warrior August 2, 2018 at 5:37 PM Arrrh matey...great limerick Tom...love & light...^WW^ Tom Cunningham August 3, 2018 at 2:08 AM Thanks WW, pieces of eight.arr lol

Richard Lamoureux August 2, 2018 at 2:50 PM Poor pirate, sorry they caught him. A fun one Tom. Tom Cunningham August 2, 2018 at 2:59 PM His luck sure ran out or hopped in his case.

Jan Allison August 2, 2018 at 7:40 AM great humour Tom, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Tom Cunningham August 2, 2018 at 8:16 AM Thanks Jan, but then I had a great inspirer.

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