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Marooned

There was a young scientist from Rangoon
Who built a rocket and flew to the moon
But His rocket booster failed
Now I am stuck here he wailed
He wont be coming home anytime soon.






Written 10th April 2018

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Valsa George April 25, 2023 at 7:25 PM So sad. Such things are so possible to happen. He will be another Robinson Crusoe. Enjoyed your limerick dear Tom Tom Cunningham April 25, 2023 at 10:02 PM Thank you very much Valsa, in tricky situations you must always have a plan B. Tom

Gershon Wolf May 7, 2018 at 12:39 PM Maybe he's found the 'other man in the moon.' LOL! ~ gw Tom Cunningham May 7, 2018 at 1:34 PM Thanks Gershon, who knows what lurks on the dark side lol. Tom

Elaine George April 13, 2018 at 12:17 AM This one made me laugh out loud. Good one, Tom. Elaine Tom Cunningham April 13, 2018 at 12:51 AM Thanks Elaine, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Paul Callus April 12, 2018 at 3:47 PM Poor fellow! He should have taken a broom with him. ~ Regards // paul Tom Cunningham April 12, 2018 at 3:51 PM Thanks Paul, Yes he could have used it to fly home lol Tom

Cheryl Hoffman April 11, 2018 at 7:02 PM I guess he'll be the new permanent man in the moon, lol! Like you said at least he won't starve! Good one Tom! Good luck in the contest!~Che :) Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 8:32 PM Thank you very much Cheryl. I'm not so keen on moon cheese got a bit of a lunar taste to it lol. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire April 11, 2018 at 4:44 PM Ah, Tom, that fella from Rangoon is doomed to be marooned on the moon. Love it and best wishes in the contest! Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 4:58 PM Thank you very much Caroline. I hope he likes cheese lol. Tom.

Robert L. Hinshaw April 11, 2018 at 1:35 PM Tom, I love great limericks and this is a great one! Many thx for your kind comments re Clyde's Demise and best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 2:39 PM Thank you very much for your kind words Robert. Regards. Tom.

Eve Roper April 11, 2018 at 11:29 AM Love this enjoyable Limerick, Tom . Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`* Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 11:49 AM Thanks very much Eve. Tom

Kim Rodrigues April 11, 2018 at 11:25 AM Good one! Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 11:50 AM Thank you Kim. Tom

James Horn April 11, 2018 at 10:44 AM Did you say he was stuck in Wales? Name that tune. Rhinoceros from Rangoon. Your time is definitely different from America's. Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 11:59 AM Well some parts of Wales are like the moon lol, we're five hours ahead here James.

Maria Williams April 11, 2018 at 7:06 AM Oh gosh he'll miss those curries on the moon,that he used to have in Rangoon. Lol, I'm gonna hit that Fave button for the unique content and the laughs, good luck in the contest Tom ...Maria :) Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 8:58 AM Thanks very much Maria, pleased you enjoyed it. A moon dust curry cannot be very appetising lol. Tom.

Alexis Y. April 11, 2018 at 6:35 AM Lol! Tom, I busted out laughing with this one. The imagery alone was hilarious. Poor, poor fella. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Tom Cunningham April 11, 2018 at 8:55 AM Thanks very much Alexis, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Caren Krutsinger April 10, 2018 at 11:11 PM You are right. Not any time soon. Fun. Good luck in the contest Tom. Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 11:23 PM Thanks very much Caren.Probably be an empty suit before help arrives lol. Tom.

Andrea Dietrich April 10, 2018 at 5:50 PM Nicely done, Tom! Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 11:21 PM Thank you Andrea. Tom

Ilene Bauer April 10, 2018 at 4:41 PM well done, tom! best of luck in the contest... Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 11:20 PM Thank you very much ilene Tom

Demetrios Trifiatis April 10, 2018 at 12:41 PM Should have been wiser dear, Tom! Hilarious my friend! Thank you! Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 1:06 PM Thank you Demetrios, check, check and double check, especially if you're going to the moon haha. Tom

Tim Smith April 10, 2018 at 11:46 AM Oh no!! Poor soul Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 12:08 PM Don't worry Tim, the moons made of cheese so he won't starve lol.

FJ Thomas April 10, 2018 at 11:28 AM Lol probably should have just vacationed here on Earth! Excellent Tom ;) Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 12:11 PM Thanks Shadow, Yes, I can think of prettier landscapes, but I suppose he had a great view of the earth. Tom

Jan Allison April 10, 2018 at 10:46 AM Very witty Tom, Makes me glad I'm staying on earth for now!:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 10:56 AM Haha, thanks Jan, nearly happened on Apollo 13, they were lucky to get home. Tom

Line Gauthier April 10, 2018 at 10:30 AM Sad and funny... but definitely cute, Tom. Tom Cunningham April 10, 2018 at 10:57 AM Thanks very much Line. Tom