Horse Play

Cornered in a vulnerable position;
kicked and pummeled into submission.
That mad horse had its way,
I lay dazed on the hay,
but am found in a stable condition.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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James Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 1:55 AM
lol very good, made me laugh out loud, fun write, like very much. Emilia : )
Laurie Avatar
September 8, 2020 at 5:43 PM
G'day Emilia ... pleased you enjoyed this play on words limerick. Thanks for commenting Emilia - Lindsay
Delaney Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 8:40 PM
I can always depend on you for a laugh. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and thank you for the gift of your poetry. Cheers, SuZ
Laurie Avatar
December 29, 2019 at 7:05 PM
Hello Suzanne … I'm glad you enjoyed this play on words Suzanne. Christmas Day was very relaxing and I trust you and your family had a great day too - Lindsay
Schneiter Avatar
December 19, 2019 at 10:02 PM
Ha, ha, ha--you're as clever as ever, Lindsay, which is saying a stable full. I loved every line.
Laurie Avatar
December 21, 2019 at 8:42 PM
G'day Paul … thanks for reading and commenting. When you wrote stable full, did you mean stable full of horse manure - Merry Christmas Paul - Lindsay
Callus Avatar
December 17, 2019 at 1:56 PM
This is excellent play on words, Lindsay! Very much enjoyed :) Regards // paul
Laurie Avatar
December 21, 2019 at 8:38 PM
Hello Paul … I'm pleased you got a grin out of this attempt at humour - Merry Christmas Paul - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
December 16, 2019 at 5:13 PM
Once again, a zinger of a last line! Thanks, Lindsay! Peace and Joy, Gershon
Laurie Avatar
December 21, 2019 at 8:23 PM
Hello Gershon … you must be starting to think that I need checking out to see I'm sane or not - catch you soon Gerson - lindsay
Canerdy Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 7:27 PM
Oh, my, a stable condition indeed! A witty one, Lindsay. Janice
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:45 PM
Hello Janice … pleased you caught my silliness in this limerick Janice - Lindsay
Dietrich Avatar
December 13, 2019 at 7:13 PM
hahaha. One of the best of today. FAVE
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:43 PM
Hello Andrea … the English language makes it fairly easy for a play on words don't you think - Merry Christmas Andrea - Lindsay
Hinshaw Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 6:39 PM
I love great lims, Lindsay, and this is a GREAT one with interesting twists! Thanks for commenting on a couple of my recent writes, especially the one in Memoriam to my late wife. A Merry Olde Christmas to you and your family. PS: Hope you don't live too close the the horrible fires we are hearing about on TV!
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:41 PM
Hello Bob … it's always a pleasure to read how your mind is working and that tribute for your late wife was truly moving. The fires are 1500 miles away from us. Our turn usually is in February. I'm pleased you saw the wit in this lim - catch you soon Bob - Lindsay
Marcum Wong Avatar
December 10, 2019 at 2:21 PM
Your magic way with words always brings a smile Lindsay. Happy holidays! : ) xxoo
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:37 PM
Hello Connie … once again, I say thank you for your positive comment. I'm pleased you catch the wit in some of these limericks - Lindsay
DiMino Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 11:30 PM
Stable condition...Love it!
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:34 PM
G'day Joe … I'm pleased that you got a grin out of this play on words - thank you Joe - Lindsay
Foster Avatar
December 7, 2019 at 8:38 PM
lol... I think I have met this horse... I also me the medic, the doctor, the emergency care people...lol... hugs... a wonderful fun write. Great work. Merry Christmas... Ann
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Hello Ann … I was hoping someone who had experience would comment and it appears that you are the one. A horse certainly knows how to stick the boot in - Merry Christmas to you and your family Ann - Lindsay
Romios Avatar
December 4, 2019 at 5:34 PM
Hysterical and well done,Lindsay Panagiota
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:26 PM
Hello Panagiota … pleased you got a 'kick' out of reading this one, fortunately different to a 'kick' from the horse - thanks Panagiota - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
December 4, 2019 at 5:31 PM
clever and funny Lindsay
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:23 PM
Hello there Timothy … just another play on words. The English language has so words; spelt the same with entirely different meanings - thanks Timothy - Lindsay
Leffanta Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 7:47 PM
"Horseplay" Down Under"? Aloha! Rico
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:20 PM
G'day Rico … certainly Rico, but the horse usually wins in a confined space - thanks again Mate - Lindsay
Gauthier Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Very cute turn, Lindsay.
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:18 PM
Hello there Line … thanks for reading Line. You can easily picture this happening in a stable - catch you soon Line - Lindsay
Green Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 8:02 AM
This was really cute. Nicely done Lindsay
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:15 PM
Hello Chris … thanks for commenting Chris. Pleased you could see the funny side of being kicked by a horse; ha-ha - Lindsay
Trifiatis Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 3:54 AM
Absolutely wonderful dear, Lindsay! Hahaha
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:12 PM
Hello Demetrios … I'm pleased you enjoyed this little play on words Demetrios - Lindsay
Trifiatis Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 3:53 AM
Absolutely wonderful dear, Lindsay! Hahaha
Cunningham Avatar
December 3, 2019 at 3:20 AM
Haha even in a limerick you deliver the punch line. Tom
Laurie Avatar
December 14, 2019 at 6:10 PM
G'day Tom … actually the horse delivered the punch - catch you soon Tom - Lindsay
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