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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

Date: 8/9/2022 7:17:00 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
Date: 8/9/2022 8:15:00 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

Date: 8/9/2022 4:10:00 PM

Bull fighting in a tough gig, and that's no bull. A fun read my friend. Well written Limerick, Gershon. Bill

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2022 7:28:00 AM

Some years tougher than others for us Dallas Maverick fans. lol

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/9/2022 6:15:00 PM

No tougher fight than an enraged Chicago Bull, I say! lol.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/9/2022 3:24:00 PM

I guess so! A gor-y write! A glory write.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/9/2022 6:14:00 PM

You have tickled my inner Al Gor-y.

Silpika Kalita

Date: 8/9/2022 11:49:00 AM

Very creative and unique, exceptional share... Silpika

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/9/2022 6:14:00 PM

Your comment inspires me to write on, Silpika. Thank you, Gershon

Michael Tor

Date: 8/9/2022 4:41:00 AM

ps She really said adios in Spanish that translates to See Ya in English. lol

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/9/2022 6:13:00 PM

Woo-ha! Adios, amigo! Sayonara, Bon voyage... and Ciao. :) gw

Michael Tor

Date: 8/9/2022 4:38:00 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

Date: 8/9/2022 4:28:00 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
Date: 8/9/2022 6:09:00 PM

OK, Sara. I'm heading for Soup mail now...

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 8/9/2022 2:56:00 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
Date: 8/9/2022 5:43:00 PM

So Pedro's a 'shmuck,' eh? -- Hadn't thought of him that way. Pretty funny, Shirley. Thanks, gw

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/9/2022 2:08:00 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
Date: 8/9/2022 4:18:00 PM

Thank you for your enthusiasm over this one and your kind words... and the FAVE. Peace, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/8/2022 10:33:00 PM

Time for a new gig for sure!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 8/9/2022 4:17:00 PM

I think that Pedro is moving to 'Cape' Cod, where he'll used his cape to dodge whales. Entertainment Now! lol