Be Careful What You Hook

I once heard of a fisher Luciano,
  who sang bass as he played on his piano.
  Once he fished and cast his line
  by mistake hooked his behind
  since that day, when he plays he sings soprano.

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  11, 11, 7, 7, 11
  
  11.11.2014
  Sponsor Roy Jerden
  Limericks Clean and Clever
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O'Leary Avatar
December 7, 2014 at 1:59 PM
This was very funny & clever, Brenda!!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:16 AM
Thanks so much Terry
Vaso Avatar
November 22, 2014 at 9:28 PM
Hilarious!!! Loved this one!
Meier-Hans Avatar
December 8, 2014 at 8:15 AM
Thank you Arthur.
Ellison Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 10:51 AM
YEEHAW! got a kick out of this one dear Brenda! Still chuckling... loving huggsies! XXX
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 7:07 PM
Thanks Jack. I'm glad to give you a laugh once.
Manassian Avatar
November 17, 2014 at 9:27 AM
Oh dear oh dear oh dear! ;) Good one! Poor guy. Lovely poem, my dear. Good luck in the contest.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 7:06 PM
Thanks Eileen.
Devonshire Avatar
November 16, 2014 at 4:00 PM
Oh boy, did I laugh out loud reading this one, Brenda!!!! I fish and have hooked many things - rocks, bridges, even my own shirt. But at least I'm not singing "soprano." Best wishes in Roy's contest! Love it! Love you, Carolyn
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Thanks so much Carolyn.
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 12:02 AM
Hey Brenda this is great. Oh poor Luciano love XXXX RAJAT
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 18, 2014 at 7:05 PM
Thanks Rajat
Cruz Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 9:18 PM
lol very good Brenda good luck in contest
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 14, 2014 at 9:11 AM
Thank you Jasmine.
Kendrick Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 4:25 PM
Way to go..Reads like a winner to me..I imagine that was a high note that he hit..Thanks for the visit to my page..The doctor assures us that his vision will gradually come back over a period of a few days..Sara
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 13, 2014 at 6:55 PM
Thanks Sara and that is great news.
Fraser Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 3:18 PM
Haha, love it Brenda. You have me chuckling, James :)
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 7:43 PM
Thanks James
Callus Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 1:22 PM
Wow! wow! clever....witty...winner!!! Falsetto??!! LoL :) Brenda.a.a.a.a.a:) // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 7:42 PM
Ah, thanks Paul.
Onclaud Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 8:50 AM
laughing out loud, Brenda... what a fun limerick!.. huggs
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 9:29 AM
Thanks so much Nette
Smith Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 9:08 PM
I winced......it hurts to think about..On that note I'll tuck myself into bed :) ..hugs Tim
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 12, 2014 at 9:26 AM
Thanks Tim
Hamilton Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 5:10 PM
so witty and very funny love it Brenda a 7 and a fav gl in contest hugs
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comment Shadow.
Gibson Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 4:54 PM
This is hilarious...love it. I can see that line whipping through the air.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 5:07 PM
I'm glad it made you laugh Faye. Thanks.
Dietrich Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 4:01 PM
you have a fantastic ending on yours and that is what makes the limerick a success!!! Good one.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Meade Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 3:05 PM
Ouch!! I could feel that one. Nicely done!
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Teehee.
Nance Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 2:47 PM
haha thats funny, good one !
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Thanks Casarah
Petersen Potter Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 1:23 PM
A Very witty and clever limerick you've penned here Brenda. Very humorous. Enjoyed it! GL in the contest:) a 7 for you! love and hugs! xxxx D.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 3:35 PM
Thank you Dorian.
Allison Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 1:02 PM
lol Brenda- good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 11, 2014 at 1:07 PM
I hope it's clean enough LOL
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