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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

Date: 4/28/2024 8:40:00 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
Date: 4/28/2024 10:37:00 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

Date: 12/14/2018 2:53:00 PM

Hilarious, Tom!! Who would have ever thought that woodworm would be the downfall of a fierce pirate! Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/15/2018 6:45:00 AM

Thank you Paul, unfortunately for him they hadn't reached the main mast. Tom.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/25/2018 7:06:00 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
Date: 8/25/2018 7:40:00 PM

Thanks Lindsay, it sure slows us down in the end. Tom

Agnes Krampe

Date: 8/24/2018 4:20:00 PM

That was most enjoyable :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/24/2018 7:09:00 PM

Thank you Agnes, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 8/13/2018 10:26:00 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
Date: 8/14/2018 7:33:00 AM

Arrr Thank you young Timothy, yer fancy a tot o' rum.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/9/2018 5:59:00 AM

Love it!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/9/2018 11:13:00 AM

Thank you Kim, happy you enjoyed it .Tom

Susan Gentry

Date: 8/7/2018 6:47:00 AM

Congratulations on your win! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2018 10:07:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 8/7/2018 4:29:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Tom, great limerick that conjures up memories of some amazing pirate stories, well written enjoyed. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2018 5:08:00 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

Date: 8/7/2018 2:57:00 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
Date: 8/7/2018 3:35:00 AM

Thank you Caren, limericks I am okay with it's the other forms I struggle with. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/6/2018 7:41:00 PM

Hello Tom, Barnbay got what he deserved. Have a nice evening my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/7/2018 2:20:00 AM

Thank you Darlene, yes he got his just deserts'. Tom

Faraz Ajmal

Date: 8/6/2018 3:05:00 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
Date: 8/6/2018 4:29:00 PM

Thank you very much Faraz, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Regards Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/6/2018 1:33:00 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
Date: 8/6/2018 2:25:00 PM

Thanks for your comment Gershon, MASTerpiece lol.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/6/2018 8:24:00 AM

This is REALLY good, Matie! Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/6/2018 8:46:00 AM

Arrrr gud on yer Janice lol

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/6/2018 1:55:00 AM

I loved this, but this is also a very well written limerick, a masterpiece.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/6/2018 2:28:00 AM

Thank you Arthur, happy you enjoyed it. Regards Tom

Virginia Waters

Date: 8/4/2018 7:58:00 PM

another great saga Tom - congrats - keep em comin!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/5/2018 5:55:00 AM

Thank you Virginia, working on it. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 8/4/2018 6:09:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Tom-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/5/2018 5:54:00 AM

Thank you Jan. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2018 5:36:00 PM

oh my a tragic lim! I enjoyed the tall tale!! Congrats for your win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 8/5/2018 5:49:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/4/2018 3:06:00 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
Date: 8/5/2018 5:49:00 AM

Thank you Carolyn, it was a lovely thing you did hosting the contest in Tims honour. Tom

Gary Bateman

Date: 8/4/2018 4:19:00 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
Date: 8/4/2018 5:02:00 AM

Thank you very much for your lovely comment Gary, just off to a wedding, enjoy your weekend too. Tom