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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.

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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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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 :)

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

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

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..

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

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

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.

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 :)

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!

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 !

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!

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.