Electic Comb

Gonna take my comb outa my pocket,
May as well kiss it goodby and hock it.
This is much less trying, 
although close to frying.
Just stick my tongue in the light socket.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
September 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM
That light socket might comb your hair for you! Fun and a chuckle, I love it.
Kendrick Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Good one..That would be a great modern style..Got a chuckle..Sara
Pickett Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Male pattern, so it is called, Therefore my friend I won't call you bald, Keep the comb handy, because someday, You might just sport a new Toupee,....lol Love it my friend..and yes I am Backkkkk... I will be in touch...Love and God Bless...The Original Taz! BTW Brick may stop by....
Susan Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 9:08 PM
congratulations on your win Robert! not an easy rhyme scheme, but you did it impressively and w/a great flow too. it matches the picture to a t :)
Horne Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 12:32 PM
I haven't been on Soup for a day or so and have just seen all the contest results I've missed! Please excuse this quick message of congratulations - well done on all your wins : )
Dietrich Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 12:47 AM
oh, and I see from comments below that congats are in order too!! Yay for you!!! (I hope I can finally get time to see some winners' lists!!)
Dietrich Avatar
August 23, 2011 at 12:46 AM
hahaha. Great ending!!
Mehta Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of John, Robert
Brown Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Moses' "Boisterous Comedy" contest Robert. Love, Carol
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Great win. Good for you. Tony
Onclaud Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:09 AM
tou and your funny bone, robert..lol.. . heaps of cheers for the BIG-TIME win..:) huggs!
Ball Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:41 AM
Had to laugh at this one my friend. Reminds me of the picture that prompted the Wolf Man. Great job. God Bless, JB
Johnson Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Congratulations on your big win with your humorous poem. Joyce
Culverhouse Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Congrats and lol!! Thanks for your comments on my work!
Dietrich Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM
hahaha. Fun one. and a big Congrats to you.
Sweetheart Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 4:17 PM
Congrats Robert on your first place win with this fantastically funny poem luv..
Williams Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 4:11 PM
hey Bob congrats and should this one come with a health and safety warning, ha ha David
Freeman Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM
Hey Bob great job, Haaa! Congratulations on your worthy first place. Agape, Moses
Song Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM
Electrifying win, Robert! Great limerick indeed! The guy looked like Albert Einstein in a hurricane to me! Gwendolen
Jones Avatar
August 21, 2011 at 2:02 PM
nooooOOOOO! don't DO it! hehe, ya sparked the mom in me. Great write, Robert A. Congrats!
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