He Walked the Plank

His mates made old Barney walk the plank
They had, for a long time, told him he stank
For bathe he would not
Or pee in the pot
But it was his feet that were just too rank


4/14/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Rigoler Avatar
May 19, 2019 at 8:54 PM
A good one, Barbara, and simple, Nice work. And congratulations on your win. Thanks for stopping by. / M
Melugin Avatar
May 1, 2019 at 8:22 AM
Barbara ....you made me laugh on a rainy day! Very nice and funny!
Allison Avatar
April 26, 2019 at 7:32 AM
love the humour here BG many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
April 22, 2019 at 1:07 PM
Keep those shoes on and tightly tied, Barney! LOL. Congrats on your 'limer-winer,' BG! :) gw
Lamoureux Avatar
April 19, 2019 at 9:35 AM
Ha ha, this is a fun one. Congrats on your stinky winner!
Roper Avatar
April 18, 2019 at 9:44 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful Limerick win,Barbara, full of great humor. Have a great Easter. Hugs Eve ~`*
Dietrich Avatar
April 17, 2019 at 7:21 PM
ha, I love it. Mine had a plank in it too. Congrats for your worthy win.
Laurie Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 10:56 PM
G'day Barbara … I trust Barney didn't upset the fish. Enjoyed - Lindsay
Kendrick Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Cute one ...Those stinking feet are really rough. Thanks for stopping by. Sara
Canerdy Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 2:08 PM
Good one, Barbara--CONGRATS! Janice
Kitchin Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Ha ha Barbara, this is a very cute limerick, congratulations on your winning placement!
May Avatar
April 16, 2019 at 12:33 PM
Haha..that was his 'defeet'..Congrats on your win Barbara..
Duet Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 10:19 PM
LOL...fantastic, Barbara!
Cunningham Avatar
April 15, 2019 at 12:03 AM
No wonder they had wooden legs, their feet rotted lol. Good luck. Tom
Gauthier Avatar
April 14, 2019 at 4:41 PM
Aw those pirate days weren't so glamorous... Good one, Barbara. VERY vivid imagery! LOL
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