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Definitely Not Rummy

There was a young chap from Berlin Who stressed lack of sleep was a sin He would get out of bed On condition, he said, That breakfast included dry gin. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: A Traditional Limerick Hosted by Viv Wigley Placed 2nd

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John Michaels

Date: 11/17/2018 7:05:00 AM

Nice limerick, Paul! I'm sure there are days when we all feel like that!! Congratulations on your win! Regards, John.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/17/2018 5:38:00 PM

Gin has never been a close friend of mine, John, but I have come across many who can't cope without it:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/20/2018 5:25:00 PM

I keep clicking on poems of yours but can't find one I never commented to. If you can think of a favorite of yours from long ago, let me know. Maybe would be one I never saw?

Paul Callus
Date: 5/21/2018 11:19:00 AM

Thank you for the effort, Andrea:) Do not worry, wait till I post something new:) That's one thing Soup Adm could add, a sign that shows that you have already visited that poem...there is something similar on Twitter. Regards // paul

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 4/29/2018 8:27:00 PM

Lol, Paul. Love that last line. Great limerick, and if I was that chap, after breakfast I'd have to go back to bed!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/30/2018 10:01:00 AM

Thank you, Rhoda! I wouldn't blame you, either:) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 4/15/2018 2:57:00 PM

LOL, I'm still chuckling at this

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 11:22:00 AM

Thank you, Jack. Keep well, my friend. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/15/2018 1:32:00 PM

Haha! Paul, such a fun and fabulous poem, and as always, accompanied by a great title. Your whimsy never fails to tickle me :)) Congratulations on your wonderful win! Warmest wishes, my friend. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 4/16/2018 11:21:00 AM

Many thanks, my dear friend:) So pleased that you enjoyed. Have just been reading your latest offerings...awesome!:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Sandra Haight

Date: 4/14/2018 1:37:00 PM

Too funny, Paul! I enjoyed your Limerick, and congrats on your podium win! Sandra

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2018 4:52:00 PM

Thank you, Sandra. I enjoyed your winning entry, too:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/14/2018 11:24:00 AM

chuckling all the way, paul... best congrats!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2018 4:50:00 PM

Always a pleasure to distribute some smiles and chuckles, Nette:) Thank you for enjoying! Hugs // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 4/14/2018 11:01:00 AM

Great funny Limerick, Paul, congratulations on your Win!!! Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2018 4:51:00 PM

Thank you for liking and commenting, Eve:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/14/2018 9:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your win with this clever well-written limerick!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/14/2018 4:33:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/13/2018 5:04:00 PM

OH, now that is awesome, Paul!! Congrats on your win with this limerick so cleverly composed.

Paul Callus
Date: 4/13/2018 5:11:00 PM

Many thanks, Andrea. It was awesome being on the podium in the company of three lovely ladies:) Regards // paul

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 4/13/2018 4:04:00 PM

Paul, I love great lims and this is a GREAT one! Congrats for your well-deserved win and thx for acknowledging mine as well - Best to you - Bob

Paul Callus
Date: 4/13/2018 4:47:00 PM

Thank you, Bob. Your complimentary remarks are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/13/2018 3:50:00 PM

A good one, Paul! CONGRATS! Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 4/13/2018 4:48:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/13/2018 3:24:00 PM

I loved this Paul and your title helped this even more as a delayed funny reaction for me. So happy to see this high on the winner's list. Congratulations my friend!

Paul Callus
Date: 4/13/2018 5:01:00 PM

Pleased that you enjoyed it, Connie, and that you gave special attention to the title:) Thank you for the comments and congrats, my friend. Regards // paul