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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

Date: 4/25/2023 7:25:00 PM

So sad. Such things are so possible to happen. He will be another Robinson Crusoe. Enjoyed your limerick dear Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/25/2023 10:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Valsa, in tricky situations you must always have a plan B. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/7/2018 12:39:00 PM

Maybe he's found the 'other man in the moon.' LOL! ~ gw

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/7/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thanks Gershon, who knows what lurks on the dark side lol. Tom

Elaine George

Date: 4/13/2018 12:17:00 AM

This one made me laugh out loud. Good one, Tom. Elaine

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/13/2018 12:51:00 AM

Thanks Elaine, glad you enjoyed it. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 4/12/2018 3:47:00 PM

Poor fellow! He should have taken a broom with him. ~ Regards // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/12/2018 3:51:00 PM

Thanks Paul, Yes he could have used it to fly home lol Tom

Cheryl Hoffman

Date: 4/11/2018 7:02:00 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
Date: 4/11/2018 8:32:00 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

Date: 4/11/2018 4:44:00 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
Date: 4/11/2018 4:58:00 PM

Thank you very much Caroline. I hope he likes cheese lol. Tom.

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 4/11/2018 1:35:00 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
Date: 4/11/2018 2:39:00 PM

Thank you very much for your kind words Robert. Regards. Tom.

Eve Roper

Date: 4/11/2018 11:29:00 AM

Love this enjoyable Limerick, Tom . Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve ~`*

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/11/2018 11:49:00 AM

Thanks very much Eve. Tom

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/11/2018 11:25:00 AM

Good one!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/11/2018 11:50:00 AM

Thank you Kim. Tom

James Horn

Date: 4/11/2018 10:44:00 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
Date: 4/11/2018 11:59:00 AM

Well some parts of Wales are like the moon lol, we're five hours ahead here James.

Maria Williams

Date: 4/11/2018 7:06:00 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
Date: 4/11/2018 8:58:00 AM

Thanks very much Maria, pleased you enjoyed it. A moon dust curry cannot be very appetising lol. Tom.

Alexis Y.

Date: 4/11/2018 6:35:00 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
Date: 4/11/2018 8:55:00 AM

Thanks very much Alexis, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Tom.