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Loitering Within Tent - Bawdy Limerick

There was a young lady from Gwent
Who’d only make love in a tent
When pitched in a field
She’d willingly yield 
The farmer now charges ground rent!

Traditional Limerick Contest
Sponsored by Viv Wigley

4/10/18

humorouslimerick

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Jack Horne

November 3, 2020 at 12:41 PM

LMAO, hilarious!

Jan Allison

November 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM

lol I'd forgotten all about this one Jack, i couldn't resist the word play with the title:-) hugs jan xx

Roy Pett

April 14, 2018 at 4:14 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved win Jan, brilliant. :))

Jan Allison

April 14, 2018 at 4:16 PM

Thanks Roy its one of my favourite recent limericks l:-):-) hugs jan x

Sandra Haight

April 14, 2018 at 1:34 PM

A great one, Jan! Congrats on your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

April 14, 2018 at 1:40 PM

Thanks Sandra I just love the limerick form and write the poems in about 2 minutes:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

April 14, 2018 at 11:03 AM

Back with congratulations on your Win!!! Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

April 14, 2018 at 11:08 AM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Susan Gentry

April 14, 2018 at 9:56 AM

Congratulations on your win! A real limerick!

Jan Allison

April 14, 2018 at 9:59 AM

Thanks Susan, I'm known as the limerick Queen and I was sent the most stunning rhinestone crown and tiara by a wonderful souper:-) hugs Jan xx

Kevin Shaw

April 13, 2018 at 5:07 PM

Love it Jan, a real winner, regards, Kevin

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 5:09 PM

Thanks Kevin, I love the limerick form:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

April 13, 2018 at 5:02 PM

YOurs was truly one of the best, Jan. Congrats on a very well deserved win.

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 5:09 PM

Thanks Andrea I am so happy to be on the list:-) I am trying to hang on to my limerick queen crown lol:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

April 13, 2018 at 3:29 PM

Back with congrats <3

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 3:32 PM

Thanks Mo:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

April 13, 2018 at 2:54 PM

This is superb Jan! I am so happy to see it so high on the list. The video is a keeper too! You are on fire lady! : ) Congratulations! xxoo

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 2:59 PM

Thanks Connie i had such fun writing for the contest and hope we cheered Mr Viv up:-) Rest assured the limericks will keep flowing I have quite a few in reserve that I post as and when:-) I loved the video I'd never seen it until i google 'good intent' which was the original title i had for the the poem:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

April 13, 2018 at 2:42 PM

Congrats on a high placement in the contest, Jan. Well deserved!

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 2:56 PM

Thanks Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

April 13, 2018 at 2:17 PM

This is really good, Jan! Superb flowing lines and content! Congratulations on your podium finish:) Hugs // paul

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 2:19 PM

Thanks Paul, I think I'll be wearing my crown for a good many years to come lol:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards

April 13, 2018 at 12:10 PM

You are the limerick queen of all !! I am not surprised this one was a big winner !! Congrats to you, Jan!

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 12:59 PM

Thanks so much Carrie, i hope our poems lifted Viv's spirits:-) hugs Jan xx

Charlie Smith

April 13, 2018 at 12:03 PM

I knew you would be hard to beat, congratulations Jan...

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 12:07 PM

Didn't get top sport but at least I was on the list this time! hugs jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw

April 13, 2018 at 11:47 AM

Jan, I love great lims and this is a great one - congrats on your #2 win! And thx for you fine comments re my win - Bob

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 11:48 AM

Thanks Bob as you know I love the limerick form and just wanted to make Mr Viv smile:-) hugs jan xx

Janice Canerdy

April 13, 2018 at 8:22 AM

Congrats on your well-deserved win, Jan! Janice

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 8:46 AM

Thanks Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

April 13, 2018 at 8:14 AM

A hilarious one! Congrats, Jan!

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 8:46 AM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Mick Talbot

April 13, 2018 at 6:52 AM

Naughty but nice, congratulations Jan... hugs Mick

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 7:58 AM

lol Mick, the title gives it away lol:-) hugs jan xx

Line Gauthier

April 13, 2018 at 4:49 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, Jan.

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 7:57 AM

Thanks Line:-) hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

April 13, 2018 at 1:00 AM

Hi Jan, I'm not surprised that you got such a high placement. Congratulations on your fine win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 3:00 AM

Many thanks Alexis was delighted to see your name on the list, will drop by later xx:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham

April 13, 2018 at 12:33 AM

Well deserved win Jan, congratulations. Tom.

Jan Allison

April 13, 2018 at 2:59 AM

Many thanks Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Mccall

April 12, 2018 at 10:19 AM

Another great limerick Jan good luck in the contest.

Jan Allison

April 12, 2018 at 10:38 AM

I hope it makes Mr Viv smile:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper

April 11, 2018 at 6:53 PM

hehehehe... excellent, Jan, . luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Jan Allison

April 11, 2018 at 6:58 PM

Thanks so much Eve:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

April 11, 2018 at 5:10 PM

My comments keep disappearing?! Love your limerick, Jan. Hope this comment stays intact. Wishing you success in the contest!

Jan Allison

April 11, 2018 at 5:14 PM

The latest comment is there how odd is this!:-( hugs jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

April 11, 2018 at 5:07 PM

Yikes, I left a comment earlier and it disappeared. Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed this poem. Very witty and I got quite a chuckle out of the punch line as well as lines three and four. Best wishes in the contest, Jan! Hugs, carolyn

Jan Allison

April 11, 2018 at 5:08 PM

That's odd Carolyn as I had replied to your comment!!! love your limerick too, great humour:-) hugs jan xx