Ilene Bauer Poet Limerick

Columbus

Columbus, ignoring advice,
Went out searching for Indian spice.
     His signals got crossed
     And soon he was lost
Which for us, turned out better than nice.

So this holiday everyone hails
One who, at his intended goal, fails;
     But because of his goof
     We're indebted - as proof,
All the stores have Columbus Day sales!

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Timothy Hicks October 21, 2014 at 1:56 AM Very whimsical and funny tribute to Mr. Colombus - though I have a Native American friend that doesn't think too kindly of him! Ha ha ha...

Eve Roper October 13, 2014 at 5:26 PM Ilene, i really enjoyed, I am not one to go to the sales, but I do have friends that do. :) eve POOR Columbus Ilene Bauer October 14, 2014 at 6:34 PM thanks, eve! i agree with you - i think columbus wouldn't be too happy to be celebrated with white sales!

Andrea Dietrich October 12, 2014 at 11:29 PM what an awesome limerick for this holiday. Gosh, I don't believe I ever read a limerick for this day yet. So this is the best ever!! Ilene Bauer October 14, 2014 at 6:33 PM ha! yes, i guess there aren't many limericks for columbus day. lots of sales, though!

Barbara Gorelick October 12, 2014 at 9:53 PM awesome, you nailed both of them..! BG Ilene Bauer October 14, 2014 at 6:32 PM thank you, barbara! i had fun writing them...