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Beyond the Pale

A guard overseeing the king’s jail
Mocked the inmates without fail.
He spoke to them rudely
And treated them crudely.
Now the king has his head in a pail.

Copyright © Paul Schneiter | Year Posted 2015

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March 14, 2015 at 1:27 PM

Great limerick, Paul. Very classic and funny. Love it. Hugs, Kimberly

March 14, 2015 at 3:42 PM

Thank you, Kimberly. I sincerely appreciate your kind words of encouragement.

March 13, 2015 at 6:50 PM

oh dear! lol Hugs Jan xx

March 14, 2015 at 7:47 AM

Thanks for commenting, Jan. I need to spend more time on quality and less time on quantity.

Jaycee Cervenka

March 13, 2015 at 6:27 PM

What a very wise and kind King you have. I love limericks, thanks for sharing yours. =)

March 14, 2015 at 7:48 AM

Thank you Janet for your kind and thoughtful reply. Please know of my appreciation.

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