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Candy Man

Whined a perky young songstress from Miami "I think I am deserving of that Grammy! I do not sound especially great But my lungs, they surely do inflate Frankly, no one sings 'Candy Man' like Sammy." May 22, 2021

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/25/2021 1:16:00 PM

No one should ever sing that song again if you ask me; Candy Man should be retired like a jersey.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 5/23/2021 4:30:00 AM

Delightful! It made me smile...and still, I am smiling, my friend, L Milton. A very good Limerick! Blessings.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/23/2021 8:24:00 AM

Thank you, Demetrios, I am so pleased that you enjoyed it. A good limerick should bring a smile or a chuckle from the reader. I appreciate your read and your thoughtful comment.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/23/2021 1:19:00 AM

I got the tune in my head as soon as a saw the title, a 'sweet' limerick M K:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/23/2021 8:25:00 AM

Hey, Jan...and if any luck, you'll be singing it all day long. In fact, you won't be able to get it out of your head! Just kiddin', friend. So pleased you enjoyed the Candy Man.

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/22/2021 9:39:00 PM

Hi L. Milton, When I read the last line of your well written Limerick , I could hear Sammy’s voice in my head, “ Who can take a sunrise (who can take a sunrise)Sprinkle it with dew (sprinkle it with dew)Cover it with chocolate and a miracle or two? The Candy Man (the Candy Man) I enjoyed the read:-) Alexis

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/23/2021 8:26:00 AM

Thanks, Alexis. Then my limerick accomplished its purpose. I'm so happy the comments have been favorable and brought a proper response.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/22/2021 8:43:00 PM

No truer words than the last line, Milt: 'The Candy Man can!' Sammy was my favorite song-and-dance man ever. Still miss him after all these years. ~ Accepting No Substitutes!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/22/2021 9:37:00 PM

Ah, I'm with you there, Gershon. Thanks for the stopover!