Fiddling the Books

A sly violinist named Max
In ethical finance was lax.
He pulled all the strings
To gloss over things
And fiddled his end of year tax!


revised 18.04.21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Y. Avatar
December 31, 2018 at 4:00 PM
Hi Wendy, This was good! Congratulations on your 2nd place win. Happy New Year's to you and your loved ones:-) Alexis
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April 18, 2021 at 2:53 PM
Thanks, Alexis. I'm glad it amused you.
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December 31, 2018 at 2:59 PM
You sure know how to write a great limerick, Wendy! The fiddle pun is awesome. Congratulations on a second-place win in my contest. Have a wonderful New Year! Best wishes, Carolyn
Watson Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 2:53 PM
I'm glad it appealed to your sense of humour, Carolyn. Thank you for the placement.
Wolf Avatar
December 30, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Enjoyed the concert, Wendy! Good luck in the contest. Best wishes, Gershon
Watson Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 2:52 PM
Thanks for your feedback,Gershon.
Dietrich Avatar
December 28, 2018 at 7:05 PM
awesomely done!!
Watson Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 2:51 PM
I'm glad you appreciated it, Andrea. Thank you.
Allison Avatar
December 24, 2018 at 2:23 PM
oh so funny Wendy, I predict a high place for this one, I love the word play!:-) hugs Jan xx
Watson Avatar
April 18, 2021 at 2:51 PM
Thanks, Jan. The play on words seems to be my approach to limericks!
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