Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

Boozer Not a Loser

A billionaire, he knew each wine by name

Todd Worthington of inheritance fame

      Blindfolded he taste-tested

     Fans watched so interested

Until a street boozer put him to shame


Fred stumbled in, challenged Todd to a race

Though Fred was not skilled in fine social grace

     Drank Todd under the table

     Todd out cold, Fred was able

To acquire high society’s embrace



Written June 18, 2011 
for Francine’s “Bottle of Wine (Fruit of the vine, when...” contest”

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Jslambert Mister Roboto July 23, 2014 at 12:11 PM revisiting my short list of favorites at lunch today! This is a great pull off of a double limerick! Awesome to hear of your travels C.D.! I am not big on whether or not people comment on the poems I post on here. What I do care about is the handful of good people who are online friends to me. Knowing you are all are happy and healthy is urgent. And reading the good poetry is nice for inspiration and relaxation.

Carol Sunshine Brown June 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM Congratulations on your win in Francine's "Bottle Of Wine" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Jack Horne June 26, 2011 at 10:22 AM LOL, Many congrats on your three wins, Carolyn : ) I had no idea I was this far behind with the congrats...

Robert A. Dufresne June 26, 2011 at 4:27 AM congratulations Carolyn on your fine poem and a right up there win where it belongs.

Sara Kendrick June 25, 2011 at 5:03 PM Congrats..Sara

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2011 at 4:57 PM Yes, I do recall this one and I'm glad to see it on the winner's list, Carolyn.Hope you are feeling well? Luv, andrea

Francine Roberts June 25, 2011 at 4:20 PM congrats on your 6th place win in the contest Carolyn, very witty entry, feel better soon

Debbie Guzzi June 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM pretty funny mental image! Congrad's Light & Love

Mike Dailey June 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM I love to see some of my favorite poets do so well in these contests. Congrats on the win. Mike

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer June 25, 2011 at 7:53 AM Very cute! Congrats. on your win!!!!

Gert W. Knop June 25, 2011 at 3:41 AM Loved your funny Limerick, Carolyn! Wish you best of luck in Francine's contest!...Have a nice weekend!...Love, Gert

Randy Steele June 24, 2011 at 6:53 AM Enjoyed. Funny and very possible.

Judy Ball June 23, 2011 at 6:50 AM This is too cute. Could see them at their little contest. Puts me in mind of the movie,"The Jerk". Loved this. God B;ess, JB

Robert A. Dufresne June 23, 2011 at 5:08 AM Carolyn, I'm not familiar with the name if real, Not much on the social graces myself :) but have partaken in some of those races ...and when I came out from under the table ..I don;t recall ever being embraced by high society .. lol Cool Limerick - reminds me of the country song with the words, "I've got friends in low places where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases.. my blues away.." Thanks for the entertainment this am before I'm off to work and thanks for your always welcome comments.;)

Robert A. Dufresne June 23, 2011 at 5:08 AM Carolyn, I'm not familiar with the name if real, Not much on the social graces myself :) but have partaken in some of those races ...and when I came out from under the table ..I don;t recall ever being embraced by high society .. lol Cool Limerick - reminds me of the country song with the words, "I've got friends in low places where the whiskey drowns and the beer chases.. my blues away.." Thanks for the entertainment this am before I'm off to work and thanks for your always welcome comments.;)

Elizabeth Wesley June 22, 2011 at 5:15 PM Funny and clever, my fingers crossed for a big win for you!

Gautami Phookan June 21, 2011 at 6:49 AM Enjoyed this fine one for this contest. Quite a booze here and kudos to Fred joining the elite with his extraordinary skill..Good luck for this one too.love to you...

Debbie Guzzi June 20, 2011 at 3:44 PM LOL ..an interesting occurance! one wonders why anyone would want to win that contest?? BIG hugs so good to hear from YOU! Light & Love

Constance La France June 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM Wonderful limerick, best of luck in the contest and I want to thank you so much for my placement in the Ghost contest, I am very honored~~

Sara Kendrick June 20, 2011 at 2:59 PM Got a chuckle out of this one..Good luck in the contest..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work about "Mentally Decompensated"...I talked to Cody this afternoon and he seemed fine..He was upbeat, carrying on a normal conversation..Sara

Bl Devnath June 20, 2011 at 10:09 AM Class thoughts, practical and real. So nice of you written.

Nette Onclaud June 19, 2011 at 11:25 PM sparkling limerick, carols! i love the race; sadly am allergic to alcohol...now we know there so many better than us... winning's best to you! :) huggggs, nette

Robert Pettit June 19, 2011 at 9:00 PM Great double limerick. I can just hear Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs singing that classic ditty of yesteryear.

Mike Harms June 19, 2011 at 4:33 PM alcohol the great equalizer

Don Johnson June 19, 2011 at 3:53 PM Ironic little twist, johnson never quite missed, Todd was more than pissed, and Fred's place was sublime. heheh:) on ya mate, Don

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