Rico Leffanta Poet Limerick

Nor Folk

The ewes are gathering at salt licks
The ovens are hot for baking bricks
My mum is humming,
"Christmas is coming" *
My dad, it seems, is getting his kicks

*Winter is frigid in Norfolk, which may
account for 19th-century women 
naming their sons, "Christmas"! 

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Andrea Dietrich January 10, 2021 at 12:36 PM I really like this one!

Alexis Y. December 24, 2020 at 10:06 AM Hi Rico, Thanks for the info. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Lindsay Laurie December 23, 2020 at 8:27 PM Hello Rico … I’m a little bit dense I’m afraid. I assumed the limerick was going to be about Norfolk Island, west of your home base - enjoyed, and have a great festive season Rico - Lindsay Rico Leffanta December 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM Norfolk Islanders can go skinny-dipping in December! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison December 23, 2020 at 12:47 PM very informative and fun Rico:-) hugs jan xx Rico Leffanta December 24, 2020 at 9:59 AM Could you even imagine naming your son, "Christmas"? Aloha! Rico

Evelyn Swartz December 23, 2020 at 12:17 PM That is a very good poem. Interesting about the 19th century. Rico Leffanta December 24, 2020 at 9:58 AM Most people from Norfolk, England, have Christmas in their blood! Aloha! Rico