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"! 

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 1/10/2021 12:36:00 PM
I really like this one!
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Date: 12/24/2020 10:06:00 AM
Hi Rico, Thanks for the info. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/23/2020 8:27:00 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
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 12/24/2020 10:00:00 AM
Norfolk Islanders can go skinny-dipping in December! Aloha! Rico
Date: 12/23/2020 12:47:00 PM
very informative and fun Rico:-) hugs jan xx
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 12/24/2020 9:59:00 AM
Could you even imagine naming your son, "Christmas"? Aloha! Rico
Date: 12/23/2020 12:17:00 PM
That is a very good poem. Interesting about the 19th century.
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 12/24/2020 9:58:00 AM
Most people from Norfolk, England, have Christmas in their blood! Aloha! Rico
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