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Heinz the Gambler

There once was a gambler called Heinz,
Who needed to pay off his fines;
The right numbers he got
For the lotto jackpot -
Alas all on different lines.

*My experience with the lottery last week

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Robert Pettit

January 16, 2012 at 11:17 PM

That's what usually happens with people who buy a large number of tickets. They have chosen all the numbers, but not all on the same ticket. The buyers usually end up with nothing for their efforts. Good limerick.

Ralph Taylor

January 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

Congrats, Jack. Excellent. Nice going. Ralph

Kim Merryman

January 16, 2012 at 3:01 PM

Good one, Jack! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

Carol Sunshine Brown

January 16, 2012 at 11:20 AM

Congratulations on your win in Susan Burch's "Lottery Ticket Limerick" contest Jack. Love, Carol

Christopher Bunton

January 16, 2012 at 7:22 AM

congratulations

Nette Onclaud

January 16, 2012 at 5:38 AM

oh, those lottery mishaps, jack.. super congrats! :) huggs!

David Williams

January 16, 2012 at 1:43 AM

Jack congrats on your win..David

Poet Destroyer A

January 15, 2012 at 10:51 PM

JACK,, a wonderful win in Susan's contest ;-) congratulations, on a poem well done,..always yours one and only,..p.d.

Natalie The Rogue Rhymer

January 15, 2012 at 7:43 PM

Adorable limerick Jack-That's the only way I'd 'win' myself :) My sister always plays so she said she'll give me a cut when she hits big! I finally got my car btw (last week)-I love it! Congrats to you on your win Jack :)

Andrea Dietrich

January 15, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Yours was GREAT. Congrats on your win, jack.

Lizanne Scholtz

January 15, 2012 at 1:53 PM

Congratulations Jack on your win. Elizabeth

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

January 15, 2012 at 12:36 PM

congrats Jack on a great second place win with lottery Limerick my friend..luv..

Andrea Dietrich

January 10, 2012 at 10:31 PM

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Andrea Dietrich

January 10, 2012 at 10:21 PM

This is really good, Jack. Hmmm, how did I miss it from before??

Matthew Anish

January 10, 2012 at 5:19 PM

I chuckled when I read this. Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish

Sara Kendrick

January 9, 2012 at 5:36 PM

Glad that you wrote a Limerick about the experience..Most don't win or the lottery could not keep operating..Thanks for the kind reviews of my work..Sara

Christopher Bunton

January 5, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Very Good!

David Williams

January 5, 2012 at 7:38 AM

Jack great limerick, best one I have read so far, good luck..David

Jancarl Campi

January 5, 2012 at 5:13 AM

This is a great poem. It made me laugh. Thanks for making my day. Jancarl Thank you for reading my work.

Tony Lane

January 5, 2012 at 4:47 AM

We once got five out of six in the million dollar lottery and as the last ball came down we only missed by one digit.

Jancarl Campi

January 5, 2012 at 5:15 AM

Wow, I would not mind getting 5 out of 6!! At least you won something. Have a great day!!

Andrea Dietrich

January 4, 2012 at 11:38 PM

awesome entry for the contest,Jack,and thanks so much for all your comments today. I probably can't see that many of your poems tonight but I'll try to find at least one more. Luv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

January 4, 2012 at 10:18 PM

super one my friend.. good luck..so good to read u again.. am returning like a turtle ..slow but sure.. thankxx so much for your sweet cards and words..thoughts and prayers.. so appreciated.. Ron is doing most of my typing now but I will learn again.. one day at a time.. will send u a yahoo soon as I can. ..doctors are strict about pushing too hard.. hope u have a Happy New Year and hi to Sue..luv..