Limerick In a Darker Shade of Blue

A laundryman let his dong dangle
While standing too close to a mangle.
When they stopped it, you guessed it,
It had folded and pressed it,
And now he must pee at an angle.


Entered in A Funny or Bawdy Limerick Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchen
May 1, 2023

1st Place (with 3 others)
Thanks, Tania
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Fisher Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 5:20 AM
Congrats! This is a real fav...such a classic limerick for sure.
Slaughter Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 10:09 AM
Thanks, David.
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:49 AM
Dropping back with many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Slaughter Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 10:58 AM
Thanks, again, Jan. You're most welcome anytime.
Flood Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Been there, done that, Jim… strange though… I really wasn’t that close! Congrats on your win
Allison Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 5:49 AM
Hey big boy thanks for the giggle lol:-) xx
Slaughter Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 1:49 PM
Ooh, Terry, I don't even want to think about that. But thanks, anyway.
La France Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 12:39 AM
Jim, well done and congratulations on your win !
Slaughter Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Constance, thank you.
Fowler Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 6:00 PM
Oh hoho Jim. Love this one! Very clever Congratulations on your win! :)
Slaughter Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Thank you, Linda.
Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 3:45 PM
This is an absolute hoot and I remember how I loved it the first time. Big congrats, jim
Slaughter Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Thanks again, Andrea.
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:43 PM
Oh, Jim ~ that’s just wrong but so funny! How did I ever miss this?
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 2:58 PM
Lol I dunno. Sounds like a lifetime of benefits for such an injury.
Slaughter Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:52 PM
Thanks, Lin. I wonder if this sort of work place mishap is covered by Workman's Comp?
Peck Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:40 PM
HaHa! That's too funny, Jim, and the picture it evokes...just too funny! :)
Slaughter Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:47 PM
Funny? From a woman's perspective, maybe, but...Thanks, Ann.
Kitchin Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:21 PM
Jim, congratulations on your first place with your clever and funny limerick!
Slaughter Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:46 PM
Thanks, Tania. This contest must have been a "hoot" to judge.
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 9:58 AM
hahaha. Love it!!
Slaughter Avatar
May 3, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Thanks, Andrea.
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May 1, 2023 at 6:42 PM
Hilarious Jim, most impressive made me laugh too… Belle
Slaughter Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Thank you, Belle.
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May 1, 2023 at 2:48 PM
Lol!Jim, The humor in this one is off the charts! I laughed out loud reading it. It was definitely bawdy and funny. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Slaughter Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Alexis, thank you.
Bauer Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 2:19 PM
there is no way this will not absolutely crack up anyone who reads it, jim! thanks for the laugh...
Slaughter Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 10:40 AM
Thanks, Ilene...it certainly made me wince and say OUCH! while writing it.
Allison Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 12:01 PM
omg this is beyond hilarious Jim lol lol:-) hugs jan xx
Slaughter Avatar
May 1, 2023 at 1:41 PM
Thanks, Jan.
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