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He Rid Erin of Snakes: Or Did He

'Tis said Saint Patrick rid Erin of snakes

   If such is true what a great tale it makes

      Skeptics claim it ain't true

         Others haven't a clue

            Could be a scam like the Irish Sweepstakes

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Paghunda Zahid

February 26, 2021 at 4:48 AM

A good one. Love the 'or did he' in the title. Well penned

Mystic Rose Rose

February 25, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Yes I know of the history of it very well, Nicely written Robert, thank you for sharing.

Alexis Y.

February 25, 2021 at 2:30 PM

Lol! Robert, You've penned a good Limerick. I never heard of St. Patty and the snakes until now. Thanks for the laughs. Have a great day:-)Alexis

Carolyn Devonshire

February 25, 2021 at 12:26 PM

:) Thanks for the laugh, Bob! I'd heard about St. Patty and the snakes, but I guess we'll never know how much truth there is in that. Enjoyed, Bob! Hugs, Carolyn

Judy Ball

February 24, 2021 at 11:12 AM

A really well done Limerick and an informative bit of history. Love this. God Bless, JB ( Hmmmm! wonder where he put the snakes. Must have sent them to Florida)

Robert L. Hinshaw

February 25, 2021 at 10:19 AM

I hear Florida is over-run with the critters and we have our share of them here in Colorado! Thank you Judy for your kind comment and if it is appropriate to say, have a happy St Pats Day. Enjoy your warm weather - 8 inches of snow last nite here in Col Springs - Bob H

Gershon Wolf

February 23, 2021 at 5:14 PM

You know, I've heard that too about the venerable Saint. They say his motto was: We can't stand Pat! lol. Cheers, Gershon

Robert L. Hinshaw

February 24, 2021 at 9:42 AM

Gotta keep movin' for sure, Gershon! Always enjoy your witty retorts! Press on! Bob H

Ilene Bauer

February 23, 2021 at 4:03 PM

hey bob! it's great to learn something from such an entertaining limerick! thank you...

Robert L. Hinshaw

February 24, 2021 at 9:41 AM

Happy I could enlighten you with useless trivia, Ilene! Stay warm - Bob

Lindsay Laurie

February 23, 2021 at 4:00 PM

G’day Bob … if Ireland wants some snakes, they can have a million or two from here as well as some human ones. The Irish don’t know what they’re missing - thanks again Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw

February 24, 2021 at 9:40 AM

A few browns from Australia would shake them up for sure, Lindsay. We could ship a few rattlesnakes (and a few politicians) to them to upset their world!!!f Bob

Sara Kendrick

February 23, 2021 at 2:35 PM

Cute one. Enjoyed reading it today. How did you fair during all this very wet cold weather? We did not get the worst of it. We had clouds, wind, rain and cold with freezing temperatures at night but I am thankful that it wasn't as bad here as it was in some places. Thanks for your visit. Sara

Robert L. Hinshaw

February 23, 2021 at 3:21 PM

Thanks Sara. We did not get the brunt of the storm altho we had some snow and cold weather but it wasn't associated with the Texas mess. Today it is 65 degrees but snow and cold expected Wed and Thu - such is Colorado weather! Stay warm - Bob

Tom Cunningham

February 23, 2021 at 12:29 PM

Good one Bob, ive been to Ireland and never seen a snake. Id heard of the sweepstakes, never knew till now it was a scam. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw

February 23, 2021 at 3:28 PM

Thanks Tom. The sweepstake was established in 1930 to finance hospitals in Ireland but rapidly filled the pockets of its founders. It passed into history in Feb 1987. If interested, type in your search "Irish Sweepstakes" & all kinds of info will come regarding it. Bob

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