Man Lived By a River

There was a man who lived by a river
Wasn’t a taker but a giver
Gave away his only vest
Cos his friend was cold and perplexed.
Now all he can do is shiver

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 12/30/2012 6:14:00 PM
Your limericks have all been cool!
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/30/2012 6:22:00 PM
Blwyddyn newydd dda i chi Happy New Year to you.....Seren
Date: 12/29/2012 9:42:00 AM
This is a wonderful limerick my friend! I really loved this enjoyable and fantastic poem this morning! You have presented a tremendous and clever piece! Great Work!!
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/30/2012 10:21:00 AM
thanks Russell just having light relief with these limericks..Seren
Date: 12/29/2012 9:34:00 AM
so lovely...:) :) :) enjoyed your nice share Seren...<3 SK
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/30/2012 10:22:00 AM
lol just having fun with some limericks....Seren
Date: 12/29/2012 8:11:00 AM
Ohh, what an endearing man. Gave the clothes off his back! Awesome write, Seren. Love it :)
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/30/2012 10:23:00 AM
Aww Toquyen he is good isnt he... having some fun with limericks of sorts
Date: 12/29/2012 7:42:00 AM
He sent it to me ,have you seen my limericks? lol xx
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/30/2012 10:25:00 AM
yes i read and commented hun ...Seren
Date: 12/29/2012 7:39:00 AM
I've read all 6 of your limericks. Loved them all. Looking forward to the next one. The new year is almost here. Wishing you the best.
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/30/2012 10:24:00 AM
Thank you Jon....best wishes to you and yours too...Seren
Date: 12/29/2012 7:18:00 AM
pray for his goodness,may the Almighty grant him a warmer one,amen,great write Seren
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Seren Roberts
Date: 12/29/2012 7:21:00 AM
Lol Richard, Having fun writing these silly limericks. Thanks for stopping by
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