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Chap From Calcutta

There was an old chap from Calcutta,
Who bought a new wood as a putter.
‘A bogey?’ he coughed.
‘This green isn’t soft -’
And swallowed a ball in mid-splutter.

For Craig’s Golf limerick contest, 31st March

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Robert Johnson

Date: 3/9/2014 8:47:00 PM

It can be a frustrating game. But a wood for a putter is lame. And excuses don't matter when you blame it on chatter. Just like sex, when it's soft's not the same. Love your limy's Jack. Peace. :)

Danesh Morgan

Date: 8/22/2013 6:33:00 PM

damm good. i don't know the golf lingo but its very amusing good luck

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 5/5/2013 7:48:00 PM

Fun, lol, enjoyed your limerick Jack, that's quite the trick he did.

Ralph Taylor

Date: 4/16/2013 4:28:00 PM

Congrats, Jack. Great job. Nice going. Ralph

Donna Jones

Date: 4/12/2013 7:47:00 AM

Congrats Jack.....:-)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/11/2013 10:57:00 AM

Hope you are doing well Jack, stopping by to read your winning poem in Craig's golfing limerick. Congratulations with your fun swing ;-) Always & Forever*PD

Tim Ryerson

Date: 4/10/2013 2:57:00 PM

Knew this was a winner the first time I read it...Funny stuff Jack! - Tim

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/10/2013 5:53:00 AM

many congrats jack lol xx

Deborah Burch

Date: 4/10/2013 4:01:00 AM

Lol too funny Jack! Congratulations on your win. Well done. Deb

Roy Jerden

Date: 4/9/2013 6:33:00 PM

Calcutta seems to be popular in the Limerick world. Congratulations on the top spot!

Hidden Sister

Date: 4/9/2013 5:02:00 PM

Congrats! Great job,

Abdulhafeez Oyewole

Date: 4/9/2013 3:58:00 PM

Congrats on your win~A.O

Francine Roberts

Date: 4/9/2013 2:09:00 PM

great job, congrats on your win Jack

Carrie Richards

Date: 4/9/2013 10:59:00 AM

Cough cough......that would be hard to swallow, I would think!! Great poem Jack.....loved this one!

Kash Poet

Date: 4/8/2013 11:44:00 AM

Enjoyed the Limerick.Now Calcutta is called Kolkata.

Kash Poet

Date: 4/8/2013 11:43:00 AM

Hey!!I am from calcutta!

Elizabeth Wesley

Date: 4/1/2013 5:26:00 AM

A golfer's nightmare done up in great style with your very special touch. Can I add a last word? "Old golfers never die, they just lose their balls."! :)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 4/1/2013 4:14:00 AM

ha ha always a chuckle from you Jack, love it xx

Audrey Haick

Date: 4/1/2013 12:07:00 AM

LOL! A good one, Jack! As always, you are so good at humor. I know it is winning work. : ) xx Annalise

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/31/2013 3:57:00 PM

Reads like a winner to me..Great work..Enjoyed reading it and getting a chuckle...Thanks for all the visits..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2013 3:50:00 PM

I am not sure what a bogey is, but this sure has a funny tone to it! Your meter here is just excellent , Jack.

Russell Sivey

Date: 3/31/2013 3:18:00 PM

Ha ha, very clever my friend! You sure do know how to come up with these fascinating writes! I loved reading this delightful poem this afternoon! Quite the funny piece, Great Work!!