Gershon Wolf Poet Limerick

My Gambler Friend

   My gambler friend was addicted to sports
   He’d place bets on which golfer’d wear shorts
     He made tons of money
     Which pleased his sweet honey
   ‘Til one day he bet she’d break out in warts

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Suzanne Delaney April 17, 2024 at 4:27 AM But she didn’t break out in warts So his gamble she thwarts And now she has honey’s money. LOL

David Fisher April 10, 2024 at 5:52 PM Lol! And that was the last straw(warts backwards). Gershon Wolf April 10, 2024 at 8:13 PM Ha, ha. What a great comment, David! Never looked at a 'straw' that way before. ~ Newly cross-eyed wart-hog

Hilda Greenhough April 10, 2024 at 2:52 PM Funny, and unforgivable. A delightful limerick anyhow.

John Lawless April 10, 2024 at 6:52 AM as long as he doesn't buy her a broom and hat

Sara Kendrick April 10, 2024 at 3:05 AM Oh!! Whoa!! Was did he win that bet? Creative way to go with this one. Sara K

Beryl Edmonds April 10, 2024 at 12:02 AM His honey decided to have a bet - Thinking of the money she'd surely get - She got a surprise - When the warts arrived - Now she's forever in her hubbies debt….. Beryl