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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.

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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. Login to Reply 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? Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 4/13/2018 2:44:00 PM Put mine on the rocks. LOL Love your limerick, Paul. Congratulations! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 5:04:00 PM Thank you, Carolyn. I had to think quick because I realized that the contest was just about full. Hugs // paul

Carrie Richards Date: 4/13/2018 12:12:00 PM I've heard of vodka and orange juice! Does that count??? LOL !! Good one, Paul....congrats to you !! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 5:06:00 PM I hope he won't be too fussy, Carrie:) Thank you; enjoy the weekend. // paul

Charlie Smith Date: 4/13/2018 12:06:00 PM Breakfast of champions, good one Paul, congratulations... Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 5:07:00 PM No gin for me for breakfast, Charlie, but black coffee is a must:) Thank you for the compliments. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues Date: 4/13/2018 8:16:00 AM Great, Paul! Congrats! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 5:08:00 PM Thank you, Kim. Best regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/13/2018 7:44:00 AM He enjoyed life..well written--fun read, Paul. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 5:08:00 PM Thank you for reading and commenting, Vijay. All the best. // paul

Line Gauthier Date: 4/13/2018 4:51:00 AM Back with congrats on your podium finish, Paul Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:45:00 PM Thank you, Line; a repeat visit is truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 4/13/2018 3:06:00 AM loved this one Paul, Many congrats:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:36:00 PM Thank you, Jan; pleased to have you standing next to me on the podium:) Hugs // paul

Alexis Y. Date: 4/13/2018 1:04:00 AM Lol! Paul, Some would like breakfast in bed that included gin. Congratulations on your fin win:-) Alexis Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:34:00 PM Thank you, Alexis:) Wishing you a nice weekend. // paul

Elaine George Date: 4/13/2018 12:55:00 AM One of the best ones yet. lol. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:33:00 PM Thank you, Elaine; so pleased you enjoyed it. Best regards // paul

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/13/2018 12:43:00 AM Congrats Paul, Tom. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:15:00 PM Thank you, Tom. Best regards // paul

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 4/12/2018 10:35:00 PM Giggles! My best to you! xomo :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:09:00 PM Thank you, Maureen; your 'best' served me well:) Regards // paul

Daniel Turner Date: 4/12/2018 9:32:00 PM Great limerick, Paul. Coming from someone who used to drink, enough gin will certainly do the trick. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 4/13/2018 4:08:00 PM Thank you, Danny. I'm not a drinker; an occasional glass of red wine does me fine:) Regards // paul

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