Paul Callus Poet Limerick

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 November 17, 2018 at 7:05 AM Nice limerick, Paul! I'm sure there are days when we all feel like that!! Congratulations on your win! Regards, John. Paul Callus November 17, 2018 at 5:38 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 May 20, 2018 at 5:25 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 May 21, 2018 at 11:19 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 April 29, 2018 at 8:27 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 April 30, 2018 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Rhoda! I wouldn't blame you, either:) Regards // paul

Jack Horne April 15, 2018 at 2:57 PM LOL, I'm still chuckling at this Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 11:22 AM Thank you, Jack. Keep well, my friend. Regards // paul

Susan Ashley April 15, 2018 at 1:32 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 April 16, 2018 at 11:21 AM Many thanks, my dear friend:) So pleased that you enjoyed. Have just been reading your latest offerings...awesome!:) ~ Warm regards // paul

Sandra Haight April 14, 2018 at 1:37 PM Too funny, Paul! I enjoyed your Limerick, and congrats on your podium win! Sandra Paul Callus April 14, 2018 at 4:52 PM Thank you, Sandra. I enjoyed your winning entry, too:) Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud April 14, 2018 at 11:24 AM chuckling all the way, paul... best congrats!..huggs Paul Callus April 14, 2018 at 4:50 PM Always a pleasure to distribute some smiles and chuckles, Nette:) Thank you for enjoying! Hugs // paul

Eve Roper April 14, 2018 at 11:01 AM Great funny Limerick, Paul, congratulations on your Win!!! Hugs Eve Paul Callus April 14, 2018 at 4:51 PM Thank you for liking and commenting, Eve:) Regards & Hugs // paul

Susan Gentry April 14, 2018 at 9:52 AM Congratulations on your win with this clever well-written limerick! Paul Callus April 14, 2018 at 4:33 PM Thank you, Susan. A pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 13, 2018 at 5:04 PM OH, now that is awesome, Paul!! Congrats on your win with this limerick so cleverly composed. Paul Callus April 13, 2018 at 5:11 PM Many thanks, Andrea. It was awesome being on the podium in the company of three lovely ladies:) Regards // paul

Robert L. Hinshaw April 13, 2018 at 4:04 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 April 13, 2018 at 4:47 PM Thank you, Bob. Your complimentary remarks are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy April 13, 2018 at 3:50 PM A good one, Paul! CONGRATS! Janice Paul Callus April 13, 2018 at 4:48 PM Thank you, Janice. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Connie Marcum Wong April 13, 2018 at 3:24 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 April 13, 2018 at 5:01 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 April 13, 2018 at 2:44 PM Put mine on the rocks. LOL Love your limerick, Paul. Congratulations! Paul Callus April 13, 2018 at 5:04 PM Thank you, Carolyn. I had to think quick because I realized that the contest was just about full. Hugs // paul

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

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

Kim Rodrigues April 13, 2018 at 8:16 AM Great, Paul! Congrats! Paul Callus April 13, 2018 at 5:08 PM Thank you, Kim. Best regards // paul

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

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

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

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

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

Tom Cunningham April 13, 2018 at 12:43 AM Congrats Paul, Tom. Paul Callus April 13, 2018 at 4:15 PM Thank you, Tom. Best regards // paul

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

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

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