Clyde O'Toole's Bad Luck

Clyde O'Toole suffered a heap of bad luck

   He was beaned with a wayward hockey puck

      He was heard to swear

         As it creased his hair

            Unfortunately Clyde forgot to duck

Entry for Tania Kitchin's "Limerick Fun Poetry"  Contest

(PS/31 August 2020)

Won No. 3 in the contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Watt Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 11:38 AM
Enjoyed this lim from start to finish, Bob, especially the 'crease' pun from the hockey world. Congrats on your win, my friend ~ John
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September 6, 2020 at 8:32 AM
Bob, congratulations on your winning placement with your funny limerick, love the imagery!
Hinshaw Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 9:20 AM
Thank you Tania, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win. I look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor. Bob
Allison Avatar
September 6, 2020 at 8:07 AM
it could have been far worse lol, great humour Bob, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan
Laurie Avatar
September 2, 2020 at 9:21 PM
G’day Bob … very good Bob. At least he stopped the puck in its track. Hope he was thanked for that - thanks Bob - Lindsay
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September 1, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Love it, Bob! At least Clyde didn't lose his teeth. I used to go to NY to see the Rangers play and found many of the players never "smiled." LOL Great entry for the contest! Winning wishes coming your way. Hugs, Carolyn
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September 1, 2020 at 5:05 PM
Thanks Carolyn. I love the lim you submitted for the contest and best wishes to you for a top win! All goes well here so far - Bob
Cunningham Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 1:32 PM
Ouch, bet that damn hurt lol. Good luck Bob Tom
Hinshaw Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 5:06 PM
Thanks Tom - glad it gave you a laff. I suspect old Clyde has a permanent part in his hair! Best on you - Bob
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September 1, 2020 at 2:18 AM
- A great and fun limerick for the contest, Bob ... good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Hinshaw Avatar
September 1, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise - glad you enjoyed it - Bob
Onclaud Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 7:12 PM
bob, a hilarious sketch with that kick in the end..at least clyde still has some hair!/lol/ huggs
Romios Avatar
August 31, 2020 at 6:07 PM
As an avid hockey fan of the San Jose Sharks...loved this one. At games, one has to be aware of flying pucks. A super limerick, Bob. I just read it to my daughter over the telephone! Maria loved it as well. " Zamboni Pangie" xx An added laugh...the validation code for this was, no kidding..,DEM. That, plus the limerick has this poetess.... in total hysterics! Need I say more?
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August 31, 2020 at 6:12 PM
Thank you so much, Pangie. Glad it gave you and Maria a laugh. If I can bring out emotions with my concoctions, then I have done my job as a struggling writer - Bob
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