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Young Mario had one hell of a fright Had a bad nightmare and a sleepless night He'd dreamt he was dead Woke up banged his head And lay awake until the morning light... Phoned his boss said" I won't be in today I'm worried I'll crash my car on the way" "Your call" said his boss "It will be your loss Cos if you don't show up you'll get no pay"... Revenge is mine thought Mario for sure Got a bucket of muck from the sewer And at the works gate Mario did wait As his boss drove out, he threw the manure... Written 13th June 2020. For Sleepiness Old Or New Poetry Contest Sponsored By Carolyn Devonshire.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/21/2021 2:30:00 PM

Well, I think he was get even Mario. I enjoyed reading this one. Good one that has unusual humor but good flow, rhythm and rhyme. Thanks for dropping by. Sara

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 6/17/2020 11:53:00 AM

Hahaha that was funny

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/17/2020 12:04:00 PM

Thank you Paghunda, I'm you enjoyed it. Tom

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/17/2020 3:10:00 AM

Your muse is really engaging and fun Tom! The revenge at the end had me laughing. Congratulations on your win :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/17/2020 3:18:00 AM

Thank you very much Aditi, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 6/16/2020 2:03:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Tom:-) hugs jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/16/2020 2:55:00 PM

Thanks very much Jan, just on my wife's old iPad, she's upgraded and given me her old one. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/16/2020 1:47:00 PM

Well, Mario showed his boss, didn't he? You write great limericks, Tom. This one would have placed higher, but the second line in verse three has an extra syllable. Enjoyed the humor! Congrats on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/16/2020 2:54:00 PM

Thanks Carolyn, of course sew-wer, I'll tweak it . Thanks too for hosting the contest. Hope alls well. Tom

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 6/14/2020 12:23:00 PM

So cute. I love it. God bless you with many more amazing writes. Love to you, Gina

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/14/2020 12:25:00 PM

Thank you very much Gina, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri

Date: 6/14/2020 12:06:00 PM

So well composed Limericks! You have an impressive flair for this type of poetry, Tom! I salute your adept pen and great eloquence! So funny and enjoyable! The best of luck in the contest.. My deepest regards and blessings.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/14/2020 12:25:00 PM

Thank you Besma, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour. Hope you're well Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/14/2020 6:22:00 AM

Hahaha. You certainly get funnier and funnier my dearest friend, Tom. I enjoyed it very much. Hilarious!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/14/2020 7:26:00 AM

Thank you Demetrios, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 6/14/2020 5:12:00 AM

Lol a funny one indeed tom:-) hugs Jan xx my captcha is pew lol

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/14/2020 6:07:00 AM

Haha, thanks, Jan, would have liked to Tweak a bit more but it was filling fast. Tom

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/14/2020 1:20:00 AM

lol.. Funny write Tom.. And more sleepless nights for Mario.. Great entry Tom.. Good luck..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/14/2020 2:44:00 AM

Thank you very much Jenish, happy you enjoyed the humour. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/13/2020 10:47:00 PM

Sewer manure is sure-fire revenge!! Thanks for the laughs, as always, Tom! :) Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/14/2020 2:44:00 AM

Thanks Gershon, works every time lol Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/13/2020 7:52:00 PM

Hello Tom … reminds me a time when revenge was a bunch of flowers placed on a car engine. It creates an odour that has a worrying affect on the victim - thanks Tom for the grin - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2020 9:13:00 PM

Thank you Lindsay, the good old days with the flowers, long gone. Clothes pegs all around lol. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/13/2020 6:05:00 PM

Hello Tom, that was a rotten thing to do to his boss. Mario did get his revenge. Have a nice evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/14/2020 9:54:00 AM

Hello Tom, yes he should have the cleaning bill. Enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2020 9:11:00 PM

Thank you Darlene, I'm sure his boss sent him the cleaning bill. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/13/2020 5:41:00 PM

A funny entry for the contest Tom. They made me laugh. I think they will find their way to the winner's list! xxoo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2020 5:52:00 PM

Thank you very much Connie, I'm happy you enjoyed the humour Hope you're well Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/13/2020 4:41:00 PM

Sleepless Mario and his poor boss! Fun read, Tom. All the best.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2020 4:46:00 PM

Thank you Vijay, glad you enjoyed it Tom

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 6/13/2020 4:35:00 PM

Great lims, Tom, and brought a chuckle to me on this hot Colorado PM! I predict a top win for you in Carolyn's contest. Stay safe - Bob H

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2020 4:40:00 PM

Thank you Bob, like winter here again, if you've any spare heat send it over lol. Hope you're well Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 6/13/2020 4:21:00 PM

Omg! Too hysterical, Tom.Perfect! Master of Limericks....you.... Best in Carolyn's contest.like..1st Place, Panagiota xoxo

Tom Cunningham
Date: 6/13/2020 4:28:00 PM

Haha thanks Panagiota, happy you enjoyed it Tom