Gershon Wolf Poet Limerick

Can Herkimer Defy the Odds

 
	Odds are not good for Herkimer to breed
        The kind of person who always succeeds
             For Herkimer himself failed
             Wound up in the county jail
         I’m sure this just makes your little heart bleed

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Pascal Borg August 24, 2026 at 2:47 PM Gershon, you're a diamond. As far as Herkimer goes, let him post his own bail. Gershon Wolf August 24, 2026 at 7:45 PM Hey, thanks a bunch, Pascal. I really appreciate the compliment you gave me. One certainly doesn't hear that every day. With gratitude, Gershon

CayCay Godwin August 24, 2026 at 6:44 AM I may never get over it. Gershon Wolf August 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM Something tells me that you'll have just enough blood left to keep going, CayCay. lol. ~ Gershon

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 23, 2026 at 9:37 PM A wry, amusing limerick with a satisfyingly blunt punchline. “Herkimer” is a wonderfully comic name, and the jaunty rhythm carries the descent from hopeful breeding prospects to county jail with deadpan ease. The final line adds just the right dose of mock sympathy. Gershon Wolf August 24, 2026 at 7:48 PM Can I hire you as my personal limerick reviewer? Your comments far outpace Herkimer's silly little adventure. Thanks, gw