Jess and Ness

There was a big serpent called Jess
Who lived on the banks of Loch Ness
At night he played chess
With Ness, though I guess
The game was devoid of finesse.

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 10/19/2016 7:49:00 PM
Congrats to you for this catchy limerick.
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/20/2016 1:40:00 PM
Thank you, Janis; this happens to be one of my fav ones because of how it flows. Regards // paul
Date: 10/19/2016 6:54:00 AM
Congrats on your placement dear Paul:) This poem helped me destress!!!//love, Anu:)
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Paul Callus
Date: 10/19/2016 9:58:00 AM
Thank you Anu:) Pleased that my Limerick helped you to relax! Warm regards // paul
Date: 9/14/2015 10:46:00 AM
Just beautiful. I loved it. Gave me a kick-start for the day.
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Paul Callus
Date: 9/14/2015 3:26:00 PM
Love your comments, Rainbow:) Thank you for a lovely visit. // paul
Date: 3/6/2015 7:13:00 AM
devoid of finesse-eggzactly. I wonder who devoured who as endgame.Loved that Paul. God bless>>>rajat
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/6/2015 7:33:00 AM
Hi Rajat....Nessie is supposed to be still around, so I gather that she's been on the winning side! God bless you too. // paul
Date: 3/4/2015 1:10:00 AM
Love it.
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2015 9:06:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed, Viv. All the best. // paul
Date: 3/3/2015 7:35:00 PM
As a former chess fanatic, this one gave a great big chuckle! CHECKMATE! Loved it Paul... cheers!
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/4/2015 9:07:00 AM
Let's try that again, "I played postal chess too... !"
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Jack Ellison
Date: 3/4/2015 9:00:00 AM
I played by postal mail too for about 15-20 years!!!
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/4/2015 8:47:00 AM
Glad you found it to your liking, Jack! I used to play chess a lot; my brother was very good and he used to play with grandmasters from overseas by mail. All the best. // paul
Date: 3/3/2015 1:10:00 AM
hahahahaha ness, jess and mess.. :D! weeeeeeeeee hilarious!!!!!.. :D YOu and JAn I lke for your humor squeeze some to me!.. :D!//olive eloisa.. :D!
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/3/2015 9:59:00 AM
Hi Olive_eloi:) I do some humour sometimes, but Jan is able to do it non-stop if she wanted!!!:) All the very best to you:) hugs // paul
Date: 3/2/2015 3:38:00 PM
Dear Paul This poem knocked my on my lol, great poetic sense of humor my dear friend Paul, enjoyed it to the max of verse of laughter, cheri lol
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/3/2015 9:23:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed, Cherl! Life without humour becomes boring:) All the best. // paul
Date: 3/2/2015 1:27:00 PM
:D This gave me quite a giggle, Paul. I love the five-line rhyme employed in this limerick as well as the thought of Nessie playing chess! Always a 7 from me. Love, Carolyn
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 2:56:00 PM
Thank you Carolyn. Hope you are keeping well. Have just commented on your alphabet poem; surprised at its absence from the final list. In my eyes it's still a winner:) love // paul
Date: 3/1/2015 9:01:00 PM
G'day Paul... Very good Paul, although I think Ness is better at playing hide and seek. Catch you soon Paul - Lindsay
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 7:01:00 AM
Yes, Lindsay, she's the best at hide and seek; only Jess knows her tricks and moves! Thanks for a welcome visit. // paul
Date: 3/1/2015 6:55:00 PM
Got a chuckle from this, Paul. I'd like to see their game board.
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 6:53:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed, David. The board is waterproof and portable! // paul
Date: 3/1/2015 4:27:00 PM
lovely clever limerick Paul - Loch Ness is so beautiful - we didn't see Nessie though! Hugs Jan xx
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Paul Callus
Date: 3/2/2015 5:11:00 AM
Thank you Jan! If you meet Jess he might give you a hint to her whereabouts:) Hugs // paul
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