Paul Callus Poet Limerick

Big Dave

A braggard by name of Big Dave
Said how he missed death by a shave
New version each day
But then passed away
No update so far from the grave


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A Funny Limerick Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
     Placed 3rd
© 1st June 2022

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Line Gauthier November 13, 2022 at 3:48 PM lol ~ a charming character not missed I gather ~ I know the type all too well. Paul Callus November 18, 2022 at 6:45 AM Thank you for summing it all up in a nutshell, Line:) Have a nice weekend // paul

Paghunda Zahid October 21, 2022 at 10:36 AM Haha it made me laugh. Very well written limerick.. Cheers Paul Callus October 21, 2022 at 1:35 PM I'm glad you found it to your liking, Paghunda :) Thank you for reading. Have a nice weekend // paul

Jack Horne October 14, 2022 at 12:29 PM LOL, had a good chuckle at this, Paul Paul Callus October 14, 2022 at 1:13 PM Thank you for paying this Limerick a 2nd visit, Jack. Have a nice weekend. // paul

MD Johnson September 23, 2022 at 10:19 AM This one made me laugh out loud. —MDJ Paul Callus September 25, 2022 at 2:28 AM Thank you for stopping by and having a good laugh, MD :) Have a nice day // paul

Bill Baker July 29, 2022 at 2:37 PM Made me smile Limerick, Paul. Very enjoyable poem. Bill Paul Callus August 13, 2022 at 2:38 AM I'm pleased you enjoyed it, Bill. All the best // paul

Jack Horne July 22, 2022 at 6:47 AM Ha ha ha, had a really good chuckle at this - great last line Paul Callus July 22, 2022 at 8:57 AM Thank you, Jack. Glad you enjoyed this. I am still of the opinion that it's hard to reach/surpass your sense of humour!! Best regards, my friend // paul

Suzanne Delaney July 18, 2022 at 4:43 AM Love the irony of this one,Paul: I hope he didn’t cut himself shaving. Lol SuZ Paul Callus July 18, 2022 at 6:51 AM Lol that would have been quite ironic (and fitting) I would say :) Thank you for stopping by, my friend. ~ Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos July 11, 2022 at 1:00 PM Good entry for the contest my friend, no one can rule or speak from the grave. Hugs, warm regards, and blessings, Jennifer. Paul Callus July 18, 2022 at 6:49 AM A double 'thank you' for a double visit, Jenny....thank you my friend. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Speaks Volumes July 10, 2022 at 11:33 PM Well that made me laugh. Very clever. My Validate letters here are TEN, and that's just what I give your Big Dave. Paul Callus July 18, 2022 at 6:47 AM Thank you for your generosity, Wendy (clasped hands and bowed head). So pleased that you enjoyed. ~ Regards // paul

Susan Ashley June 27, 2022 at 9:05 PM Lol! Dear Paul, your clever brilliance is fully appreciated by the smiles it creates. I love this! Congratulations for you win. I hope all is well with you and yours. Warmest wishes and hugs, my wonderful friend.. ~Susan Paul Callus July 7, 2022 at 12:58 AM Thank you my, Susan! I have not been around much, but as you well know life imposes her own priorities on us! I have been reading your latest posts, and I am in awe at their beauty. ~ Warm regards and hugs my friend. // paul

Eve Roper June 22, 2022 at 11:55 AM Congratulations on your win in Tania’s contest,Paul, great limerick. Enjoy your day & God bless Paul Callus July 7, 2022 at 1:07 AM I am pleased you enjoyed it, Eve...thank you and blessings, my friend. // paul

Michael Tor June 21, 2022 at 10:26 PM Love the humour Paul, Congratulations on your win my friend... Paul Callus July 7, 2022 at 12:48 AM Thank you, Michael. Pls excuse the late reply...life has been too hectic! Regards, my friend // paul

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2022 at 7:23 PM Great. My horrid texting Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 3:17 AM :) :) There is an 'edit' feature :)

Andrea Dietrich June 20, 2022 at 7:23 PM Wow this is one of the very best I have read. A gray limerick, paul Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 3:21 AM Thank you, Andrea. A "gray" comment would have suited my placing, too, since it ended between W&B. ~ Best regards // paul

Paula Goldsmith June 19, 2022 at 1:31 PM Congratulations on your win. Way toooo funny of a limerick. Love your line, "No update so far from the grave." Do you have his phone number??? Hahahah... Have a great/blessed day....................... Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 3:23 AM Thank you for your pleasant visit and congrats, Paula. Phones become useless when no charger is available :) Regards & Blessings // paul

Jo Chamberlain June 19, 2022 at 12:38 PM Haha I love this Limerick, brilliant! Congratulations on your winning placement. Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 3:39 AM Thank you for the lovely reaction and congrats, Joanna. ~ Regards // paul

Paghunda Zahid June 19, 2022 at 11:03 AM Congratulations on your WIN Paull.. Awesome Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 3:52 AM Thank you so much, Paghunda. Have a lovely day! // paul

Tania Kitchin June 19, 2022 at 6:58 AM Paul, congratulations on your winning placement with your funny limerick! Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 4:31 AM Thank you, Tania. Have a lovely day! // paul

Harry Horsman June 14, 2022 at 6:21 AM No Zombies here then? Great Limerick, great humour. Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 4:06 AM Thank you for the generous comments, Harry. All the best // paul

Jennifer Proxenos June 5, 2022 at 12:07 AM So clever and funny yet so sad and lonely, our final human move though dead, buried in a grave - cremation one day for. me, no one escapes death or the taxman. This write is humorous and poignant all at the same, best of luck in the contest my friend. Hugs, warm regards and blessings. Jennifer. Warm regards, blessings and hugs. Jennifer Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 9:52 AM Thank you for the eloquent feedback, Jenny. Death is no laughing matter, but personally I like to treat it with a pinch of humour! ~ Warm regards and hugs // paul

Connie Marcum Wong June 4, 2022 at 7:35 PM Very humorous Paul. Some people are larger than life and you sometimes expect them to make an appearance after death! Blessings xxoo Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 10:04 AM So pleased you enjoyed it, Connie, and thank you for your input. ~ Regards & blessings // paul

Susan Lawrence June 3, 2022 at 11:52 AM Love this Paul ! If graves could speak ! I am sure there are more tales hidden within . I have been busy too ! I hope you are smiling and enjoying your family . Big hugs, Susan :) Paul Callus June 21, 2022 at 10:08 AM Thank you for your pleasant visit, Susan. Life is good, although summer's heat can be too much at times! Good thing I live close to the sea. Warm wishes and hugs, my friend // paul

Jan Allison June 3, 2022 at 9:44 AM this is so witty and so clever Paul! xx Paul Callus June 3, 2022 at 11:14 AM Thank you, Jan. A pleasure to have you visiting. Hope all is well in your corner of the wood! Hugs // paul

Ilene Bauer June 1, 2022 at 4:02 PM wonderful! best of luck in the contest, paul! sounds like a winner to me... Paul Callus June 2, 2022 at 11:44 AM I'm pleased you found it to your liking, Ilene. Thank you for visiting. Regards // paul

L Milton Hankins June 1, 2022 at 8:20 AM (chuckling) a perfect limerick for Tania's contest. Good one! I thoroughly enjoyed it, Paul. Paul Callus June 2, 2022 at 11:43 AM We're all chuckling....unless Big Dave suddenly decides to speak from the grace :) Thank you for stopping by // paul

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