Conceit

Sam walks like an ox with his gunny-box,
Naughty children count the holes in his crocs.
Some say there are ten large spots,
Others say they're like gun-shots.
Sam thinks they are praising his oxen-walks.

23 June 2021
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Roper Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 10:30 PM
So funny, I love it. Eve
Alex Avatar
June 23, 2021 at 12:39 AM
Thank you very much.
Hinshaw Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 2:51 PM
Cllhrilsturaj, I love great limericks and this is a GREAT one! Many thanks for your kind comments re In Loving Memory. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob
Alex Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 9:09 PM
Thank you very much.
Andresen Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 1:04 PM
- ... wish I could write a limeric ... I'm bad at it :) - You're good, well done Alex :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Alex Avatar
June 22, 2021 at 9:11 PM
Thank you very much.
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