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Major Nelson Aka J R

Major Nelson found himself on the sand
Was off target when coming in to land
A glass bottle changed his life
The contents became his wife
And a wedding ring he put on her hand. 

But then he went on to buy an oil well
In Dallas was the businessman from hell
He got himself a new name
J. R . Ewing he became
I'm a big fan of T.V. can you tell. 





Written on 1st February 2019
For limerick 4 poetry contest
Sponsored by Joseph May.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2019

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Line Gauthier Date: 3/2/2019 7:45:00 PM Congrats on your win, Tom. Pretty clever with the 2nd limerick. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/3/2019 3:54:00 AM Thank you very much Line, when I found out Major Nelson was ol JR I thought I'd try and combine the two. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/2/2019 6:57:00 PM I bet I have seen more tv than you, Tom. hahaha. Congrats on your win. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/3/2019 3:52:00 AM Thanks Andrea, your secret is safe with me lol.

Alexis Y. Date: 3/2/2019 6:29:00 PM Hi Tom, I thought that I commented on this already. You did a great job with limericks. I liked him in both shows. Congratulations on a well deserved win:-)Alexis Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/3/2019 3:50:00 AM Thank you very much Alexis, we only had Dallas in the UK so had to google his Major Nelson character. Tom

Kim Rodrigues Date: 3/2/2019 3:52:00 PM Congrats, Tom! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/2/2019 4:05:00 PM Thank you Kim.

Janice Canerdy Date: 3/2/2019 9:39:00 AM CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! Janice Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/2/2019 2:40:00 PM Thank you very much Janice. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/2/2019 9:11:00 AM Stopping by with congrats on your first-place win, Tom! Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 3/2/2019 2:41:00 PM Thank you Carolyn. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 2/14/2019 7:33:00 PM I can tell this is a good poem Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/15/2019 1:55:00 AM Thanks Timothy. Tom.

Sara Kendrick Date: 2/14/2019 6:51:00 AM Good one. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/14/2019 7:36:00 AM Thank you Sara, happy you liked it. Tom

Michelle Faulkner Date: 2/11/2019 10:58:00 PM Love how you showed both the happy and dark faces - guess he was a pretty good actor! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/12/2019 8:10:00 AM Thanks Michelle, Jeannie didn't air over here but when I googled it and found it was Larry Hagman, thought I'd try and run the two characters together Tom

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 2/6/2019 8:57:00 PM Cute Tom, clever writing I know the two LH roles well. Yes, I too watch alot of TV. Login to Reply Sandra L. Weiss Date: 3/2/2019 7:37:00 AM CONGRATS!! Tom, for your win! Tom Cunningham Date: 2/7/2019 12:30:00 AM Thanks Sandra, loved his antics' in Dallas. Tom

Gershon Wolf Date: 2/6/2019 9:06:00 AM Cute and clever write...And yeah, I can kind of tell (regarding TV, that is)… ~ Gershon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/6/2019 12:01:00 PM Thanks Gershon, T.V in the UK has deteriorated over the years so don't watch as much as I used too.Rather listen to music or compose. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 2/3/2019 4:36:00 PM I loved him in both shows. Genie was one of my favorite shows ever!! These bring back memories. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 5:04:00 PM Thanks Andrea , frightening when you realise how long ago they were on. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/3/2019 3:42:00 PM Yup! Love it! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 4:00:00 PM Thank you Kim. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/3/2019 1:56:00 PM - Wish I could write a linmerick like you Tom ... love it - This was on Norwegian TV many years ago, I remember :) - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 4:00:00 PM Thank you Sunshine, I'm still a beginner though. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/3/2019 11:00:00 AM Oh, that's very clever and funny, Tom. I love it! Best wishes in Joseph's contest. (Soup mail on another topic) Hugs, Carolyn Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 12:29:00 PM Thank you very much Carolyn. Tom.

Nette Onclaud Date: 2/3/2019 10:15:00 AM tom, i can tell you enjoy good TV shows... incredible limericks which display your talent for humor!... huggs Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:20:00 AM Thanks very much Nette, I've always loved humour and it spills out into my verses sometimes. Hope all's well. Tom.

Silent One Date: 2/3/2019 9:28:00 AM I remember this shows, great two lims Tom.. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:10:00 AM Thanks S.O. My recent visit to Ireland inspired me driving through limericks. Lol. Tom.

Eve Roper Date: 2/3/2019 8:28:00 AM You picked a good one, Tom, I use to see, I Dream of Jeannie when I was younger. JR was not one that I desired to watch, so I missed out. Good luck in the contest. Hugs dear friend Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:14:00 AM Thank you very much Eve, can't believe they were both on so long ago, how time flies. Tom.

Vladislav Raven Date: 2/3/2019 7:59:00 AM Hi Tom, wonderful Limerick for the contest. I remember both shows well. Loved the fun read, first today. Wishing you luck in the contest. Excellent work. have a wonderful Sunday. hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:13:00 AM Thank you very much Mike. Glad you enjoyed them, enjoy the weekend too. Tom.

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/3/2019 7:32:00 AM A fun read, Tom..I remember the TV show you refer to in your second stanza. Best for a win. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:12:00 AM Thanks Vijay. Who can forget old J.R. Lol. Tom.

Swetha Vangaveti Date: 2/3/2019 5:41:00 AM Nice one Tom :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:11:00 AM Thank you Swetha. Tom.

Heidi Sands Date: 2/3/2019 4:58:00 AM Well done Tom :) Have a nice day! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 10:10:00 AM Thanks Heidi, you too. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 2/3/2019 4:18:00 AM Keep them coming dear, Tom so our days will be filled with Limerick delight! ...I suggest from now on a trip you ought to take in Limerick! Haha! Joyous ! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 4:26:00 AM Thanks Demetrious, glad you liked it, Yes, hopefully a visit to limerick again before the year is out. Tom.

P.S. Awtry Date: 2/3/2019 1:19:00 AM Yes! I loved "I Dream of Genie" and "Dallas" Oh, Now I have both theme songs playing in my head! Best of luck in the contest! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 2/3/2019 2:46:00 AM Thank you P.S. Those shows of long ago were the best. They don't seem to make them like that anymore. Tom.