My Economic Woes Doze .

The Soup kitchen's queue are in line .
The economy , banjaxed and dyin' .
When Lehmans went bust
The bankers just cussed
So now , " Buddy who can spare a dime " ?.

I called up my banker , by chance .
With an invite to the " Poor Peoples " dance .
He came dressed in rags
With two plastic bags
And the ass missing , from his old pants .

No Ferraris or Mercs to be seen .
For between us , we hadn't a bean .
The soup it was cold
And the bread , it had mould
And Seamus the Chef , was a " Queen " .

The dessert trolly started to shake .
Baked Alaskas were fried like a steak .
Amid all the wailin'
In strolled Sarah Palin
" Vote me in and I'll give you a break " .

I awoke in a lather of sweat
At the characters I had just met .
With a sad sorry weep
I went straight to sleep.
"Snore it off , Seán , that's as good as 'twill get .


Perspired by Carolyn's , Limerick contest ....
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Ramsdale Avatar
July 30, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Hi Sean: Very clever write...I always enjoy your Limericks...they put a smile on my face. Have a peaceful day filled with blessings my friend! Caryl
Pearson Avatar
October 5, 2010 at 9:25 AM
great poem enjoyed it
Devonshire Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 9:05 AM
You haven't been posting lately, Sean. Hope all is well with you and thanks for your comments on Bells of Amazing Grace. Miss you! Love, Carolyn
Byrne Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 8:09 PM
Brilliant as usual Sean!
Culverhouse Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 6:01 PM
funny, long time no read my friend? How are you?
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July 26, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Your sense of humor has always given me reason to smile. You have a gift in that area. Thank you for your kind comment. I decided to drop by the site and respond to some comments. Sorry for the delay. Like you, I don't know that I really fit in the new Soup community. I still plan to visit from time to time. Best wishes with your writing. Keep that talent shining! Karen
Babcock Avatar
July 16, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Enjoyed the write. Brought a chuckle. Good Luck in the contest. God Bless Phyl
Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 10:15 PM
You are really great with these. And I noticed that funny thing you said at the bottom here "perspired" by the contest. hahaha. LUv, Andrea
Bloomsfield Avatar
July 14, 2010 at 8:57 AM
You gave me a double chuckle with that 'Baked Alaska'. .fried. .fried. .you are so good at limericks,awesome!
Strand Avatar
July 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM
No Sean,it was England's victories over the old 'enemy' the Aussies,beating them at Criciket(with help from our Irish import) and Johnnos narrow win, via Wilko's boot once again.It's always good to get good weather when the days are longest it's what makes for a good summer.Hope it has been as fine in your parts of these Isles.Rgds Brian .
Strand Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM
The FA will have this if we don't make the next round.Even then it could the Germans who( as always) are on song or uber alles as they would have it.It will take more than an Italian job now for us .Still its nice to see folk displaying our flag in the streets etc hereabouts for a change.Rgds Brian
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June 13, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Thanks for your kind comment today. Awaiting for some more humor from you. You have a way of brightening my day. Smiling in West Fargo, Karen
Keogh Jr. Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 2:17 PM
I give you a top mark for the effort. One is colloquial and minor. But two is deliciously politically incorrect and three has the grit and the guts to take it out into controversy, which I like. Four has wicked wit, which is one of your greatest strengths,and five has resignation as resolution, which is fine. Good piece. I have always liked your novel approaches and originality. Being a fellow Irishman, I am proud of you! Regards and thanks, Gerard
Green Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 9:12 AM
Yeah, Palin gives me nightmares too! congrats on your win.
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June 13, 2010 at 8:20 AM
You are quite the master of humor. Congratulations on placing third in Carolyn's contest. Way to go! Enjoy your honor. You have added a lot of joy to my reading experience over the years. Keep that pen flowing. Karen
Murphy Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 6:38 AM
very funny congrats on your win and thanks for your comments faleshia
Fraser Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Excellent Sean, what a gem of a write. Mega congrats to you in Carolyn's contest >> James
Freeman Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 7:41 PM
Hilarious Limericks Sean. Congratulations on your worthy poem's win. Agape, Moses
Dietrich Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 4:06 PM
A big Congats for one of the best limerick writers around. YOO HOO for Sean! LUv, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 9:47 AM
For me YOU ARE #! LOL..ohhhhhhhhhh yeah! give it to 'um! Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:25 AM
Congrats Sean on your winning poem in the Limerick contest with this great write..knew it when read previously.. enjoy a well deserved win my friend.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Devonshire Avatar
June 12, 2010 at 8:12 AM
You had me rolling with laughter in this haiku series, Sean. I loved the references to Sarah Palin, the soup kitchen and the Poor People's Dance! Congratulations on placing third with this witty write! Love, Carolyn
Cwiak Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 9:20 PM
What a great thought and set of limerick stanzas to convey the message! Good luck in the contest! Dan C ps. Thanks for your comments on my work.
Byrne Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 8:48 PM
Sean your brilliant!
Dietrich Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 8:34 PM
I see a numero uno in this one,Sean.WAY to go.LUv, Andrea
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