Joyce Johnson Poet Limerick

Nothing Left But the Laugh

There was a young fellow named Sonny
Who went on a date with his Honey.
When he looked at the check,
He said “Oh, golly heck,
The taxman took all of my money”.

There was a young fellow named Max
Who neglected to pay income tax.
The taxman said, “Okay.
I will garnish your pay.
Now give me your shirt and your slacks”.

Miss Muffet was taking her pay
In nothing but sweet curds and whey.
Taxman the spider
Sat down beside her
And took all her curds pay away.

won 4th place

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 22, 2011 at 10:48 AM Congratulations on your win Joyce in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Taxing Times". Love, Carol

Kory Calhoun February 4, 2011 at 4:03 PM Hi Joyce - Congratulations on your WIN in Carolyn's contest! Best wishes, KC

James Fraser February 4, 2011 at 12:04 PM Many congratulations Joyce on your win in Carolyn's contest....:)

Dr.Ram Mehta February 3, 2011 at 6:23 PM Congratulations on the well deserve3d win in the contest, Joyce

John Freeman February 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM Joyce, congratulations in the top five, a worthy poem presentation, way to go. Agape, Moses

James Tate February 3, 2011 at 4:24 AM Joyce, this is top quality poetry. Great expressions throughout. You may like to take a peek at my dandelions poem I posted yesterday. Thanks for your comments on my tax poem.

Tahera Mannan February 2, 2011 at 9:45 PM A real good one. many congratulations for this win.

Barbara Gorelick February 2, 2011 at 6:57 PM Funny my friend..congrats to you once again. BG

Diane Locksley February 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM Congratulations on your fourth place win, Joyce! I was sure this one would place. Best to you, Diane

Robert A. Dufresne February 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM very humorous Joyce...enjoyed the chuckles congrats to you

Ralph Taylor February 2, 2011 at 1:47 PM Congrats on your well deserved win, Joyce. Nice going. xxxRalph

Carolyn Devonshire February 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM All three of these funny limericks were woven together sooo nicely, Joyce. Congratulations on your win. The competition was very strong, so take pride in your accomplishment! Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts February 2, 2011 at 12:55 PM love it , congrats on your win in the contest

Diane Locksley January 31, 2011 at 4:54 PM These are all very funny Joyce. But you won't find me accepting curds and whey instead of pay. Ha-Ha Good luck in the contest, Diane

John Loving Iii January 31, 2011 at 1:46 PM with out taxes we would'nt have a lot of things. and without a taxman we would have a lot of things cut that they are cutting now parks , education, police. and the poor are the first to get cut. finally the taxman looks a little better.

Constance La France January 30, 2011 at 7:18 PM Thank you for commenting on my blog today, I loved your tax limerick, very cute, best of luck in the contest~~

Michael J. Falotico January 30, 2011 at 5:54 AM Very good write, and very enjoyed...always Michael

Robert Pettit January 30, 2011 at 4:53 AM A good trio of limericks that collectively appear to be a contender in the contest.

Anthony Nutter January 30, 2011 at 4:34 AM Funny limericks, all excellent entries for the limerick contest. Best wishes

Carolyn Devonshire January 29, 2011 at 11:33 PM :) Thanks for supporting the contest, Joyce. Yours is just about full now, isn't it? I saw some great entries for it, so have fun judging. Love, Carolyn