Terry Flood Poet Limerick

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Come the Reaper

I know I’ve not always been good
He’s here with his scythe and his hood
I said you’re too soon
He said get up goon
And harvest this hay if you would


3 June 2021
Sponsor: Line Gauthier
Contest: Bite size poem No 4

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Gershon Wolf June 3, 2021 at 8:20 PM Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, -- Let off the hook, for a temporary reprieve, eh?! lol. Great one, Terry. Thanks, Gershon Terry Flood June 5, 2021 at 6:27 AM If he wasn’t such a cheap skate he’d get me a combine harvester. Huh, typical. Thanks Gershon. Terry

Ilene Bauer June 3, 2021 at 1:08 PM ha! good one, terry! i like the twist ending... Terry Flood June 3, 2021 at 2:15 PM Thanks Ilene. Glad you enjoyed. Terry

Rico Leffanta June 3, 2021 at 11:38 AM Harvest? One must make hay first! Aloha! Rico Terry Flood June 3, 2021 at 11:57 AM What, With that scythe swinging about? I should cocoa! Cheers. Terry

Jan Allison June 3, 2021 at 9:10 AM good one Terry:-) hugs Jan xx Terry Flood June 3, 2021 at 11:56 AM Thanks, Jan. A limerick with no smut... I feel quite faint! Terry

Tom Cunningham June 3, 2021 at 8:38 AM Lol, when he comes knocking Ill duck down behind the settee. Tom Terry Flood June 3, 2021 at 11:53 AM Just don’t hide in the long grass eh? Thanks, Tom. Terry

L Milton Hankins June 3, 2021 at 8:36 AM So glad it wasn't the "grim reaper," although a day harvesting hay can take a toll. Terry Flood June 3, 2021 at 11:52 AM I rake an acre paddock by hand so I get that. Thanks. Terry