Gershon Wolf Poet Limerick

El Matador

Pedro, a slick, suave and smooth matador
  The pride of his native-state, Ecuador
    He'd flash his red cape
    The bull would go ape
  After each pass, the fans shouted, 'Encore!'

  One time Pedro let the bull come too close
  The crowd sat in stunned silence, comatose
    Pedro may have been gored badly
    Yet he still smiled most gladly
  'Time for a new gig,' he said ~ 'Adios!'

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L Milton Hankins August 9, 2022 at 7:17 PM This is two darn good limericks, gw. I enjoyed them. I went to a bullfight in Puerto Villarta because I felt I owed it to Hemingway to see at least one bullfight. Never, never again! Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 8:15 PM Thanks for the nod on the limericks, Milt... As for bullfights, I'm with you. I watched one on TV in 1968, start to bloody finish. That was enough for me. Haven't been back...

Bill Baker August 9, 2022 at 4:10 PM Bull fighting in a tough gig, and that's no bull. A fun read my friend. Well written Limerick, Gershon. Bill Bill Baker August 15, 2022 at 7:28 AM Some years tougher than others for us Dallas Maverick fans. lol Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 6:15 PM No tougher fight than an enraged Chicago Bull, I say! lol.

Kim Rodrigues August 9, 2022 at 3:24 PM I guess so! A gor-y write! A glory write. Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 6:14 PM You have tickled my inner Al Gor-y.

Silpika Kalita August 9, 2022 at 11:49 AM Very creative and unique, exceptional share... Silpika Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 6:14 PM Your comment inspires me to write on, Silpika. Thank you, Gershon

Michael Tor August 9, 2022 at 4:41 AM ps She really said adios in Spanish that translates to See Ya in English. lol Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 6:13 PM Woo-ha! Adios, amigo! Sayonara, Bon voyage... and Ciao. :) gw

Michael Tor August 9, 2022 at 4:38 AM Poor Pedro was a bullfighter in Ecuador, Killing bulls was what he adored. He turned and waved to a Senorita. The bull rammed Pedro and she said, "See Ya." Gershon I like your version better. lol

Sara Kendrick August 9, 2022 at 4:28 AM Definitely there comes a time when we need to find a different line of work. I think this was the time for Pedro since he got to live. I enjoyed reading this one today. Soup mail. Sara Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 6:09 PM OK, Sara. I'm heading for Soup mail now...

Shirley Hawkins August 9, 2022 at 2:56 AM No more, encore "Adios" for sure. Don't Fool With a Bull. One of you will come unstuck Pedro, you are a schmuck! I enjoyed reading this Gershon, thank you. Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 5:43 PM So Pedro's a 'shmuck,' eh? -- Hadn't thought of him that way. Pretty funny, Shirley. Thanks, gw

Panagiota Romios August 9, 2022 at 2:08 AM Wow, Gershon. Limericks are written by the 100’s…. But yours is outstanding, my friend! A perfect combination of all elements! For me a huge FAV. Your sense of humor is like your heart ….which I see as soft and wise! Warmth and hugs, Panagiota xxx Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 4:18 PM Thank you for your enthusiasm over this one and your kind words... and the FAVE. Peace, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger August 8, 2022 at 10:33 PM Time for a new gig for sure! Gershon Wolf August 9, 2022 at 4:17 PM I think that Pedro is moving to 'Cape' Cod, where he'll used his cape to dodge whales. Entertainment Now! lol