Doesn'T Add Up

There once was a mad politician
Who needed help from a mathematician
He could not handle money
This wasn't funny
He was in an uncertain position
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Makama Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 3:47 PM
So you can imagine how he became a politician. It really doesn't add up! I love this piece Shirley Hawkins. Keep writing.
Hawkins Avatar
June 15, 2020 at 11:13 PM
Thank you, Funom for your encouraging comments...
Watt Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 2:10 AM
Lots of politics don't add up. Clever limerick, Shirley.
Hawkins Avatar
June 17, 2020 at 1:48 AM
Thank you, John...
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 7:23 AM
Oh, many a politician! Fun limerick :))) xomo
Hawkins Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 12:57 AM
Thank you, PT, Too many...
Bangalee Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 4:57 AM
politician- need to be true mathematician!
Hawkins Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 12:21 AM
Or nothing adds up ... Thank you Mahtab
Michael Avatar
June 9, 2020 at 3:15 AM
He is a mad politician...
Hawkins Avatar
June 13, 2020 at 12:22 AM
That's putting it mildly...
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