Big John Little

BIG JOHN LITTLE

Big John Little shore could fiddle
Had em steppin Saturday nights
Got a wink from Mabel a waitin’ table
Then fiddled with all his might
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 12:26 AM
Another great write dear poet......Elliott....
Loving Iii Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 7:35 AM
then fiddled with all his might; i know this feeling well.
Mac Donald Avatar
April 3, 2012 at 5:35 AM
This is fun and cute, Daver! You will never lose that child in yourself, it's what keeps you fiddling and makes us happy.:) Enjoyed this morning's smile...thank you! Best wishes, love, Mikki
Susan Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM
ha ha! so funny! you may have just inspired a contest on euphemisms! wouldn't that be a hoot? we'll see...have some other ideas first :)
Dufresne Avatar
March 28, 2012 at 1:06 PM
Yup, back in the day I would have fiddled my poor arm off after that .... depending on her intellectual and moral status of course! ...her appearance would'nt have even crossed my mind... ? :D
A   Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 9:49 PM
Daver, ha...love it.. love your limerick~ women winks and wins... , thank you for the fun limerick, I had much fun and thought reading your poem tonight*LUV~PD
Maverick Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 3:06 PM
A lot of little toe tapp'n to big Johns fiddle "enjoyed the read Daver"
Onclaud Avatar
March 27, 2012 at 1:53 PM
rockin' heelarious, daver... this must be a rhyme or quatrain!... splendid!..:) huggs!
Dietrich Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 10:20 PM
Hey, my friend, it's not a limerick. BUt it's a GREAT little poem. I could just picture that guy fiddling really fast for Mabel!! I was in Iowa and just got back. It was wonderful!
Kendrick Avatar
March 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM
I like the rhythm, rhyme, and flow to this one...I can just see John fiddlin'...Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Devonshire Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Just wanted to thank you for visiting my work, Daver. Lots of love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 10:53 AM
thank you for kind words to my wife and her poem . she is able to read with me tonite and has enjoyed your words with a big smile. Ron.
K. Avatar
March 24, 2012 at 9:26 AM
Wow for Big John Little :) I bet he was the envy of the town :) Really enjoyed your limerick, Daver :) hugs to you!
Wesley Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM
A toe tappin' ditty Dave, so neat the double rhyme in 1st and 3rd lines. I Could get up and join the party! :)
Devonshire Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 3:19 PM
All it took was a wink to give him the enthusiasm. A witty and creative poem, Daver. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 11:27 AM
I am enjoying reading up on all the poetry I can today. I am happy yours was one that I was able to read today. The weekend is here and I must also make time for my family life. I will be back on Monday as usual and I wish you a beautiful weekend filled with renewed inspiration Daver. Love, Carol
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