Overcharged: Getting Away With Murder - Murderous Thoughts

I decided he had to die,
So held on and swung from his tie.
But the blooming tie ripped,
And my victim just flipped:
I’m banned from his shop; don’t know why…

Jack Horne for Susan's contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lane Avatar
October 29, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Way to go Jack. Tony
Guzzi Avatar
October 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM
LOL...no no no! do not strangle sentient beings!! Congrad's Light & Love
Susan Avatar
October 26, 2011 at 6:30 PM
Congratulations on your win in my contest! great visual and funny too :)
Brown Avatar
October 26, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's "Getting Away with Murder" contest Jack. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
October 24, 2011 at 11:57 PM
This one sure deserved a win. Congratulations, Jack!
Sweetheart Avatar
October 24, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Congrats Jack on a fantastic win with this awesome write my friend.. always a pleasure to read your words...
Kriticos Avatar
October 8, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Omg that is is ridiculously funny !
Ramage Avatar
October 8, 2011 at 2:57 AM
Great poem Jack as usual. Well done and good luck in the contest, it will do well. Lee
The Rogue Rhymer Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Jack-very creative-Much luck to you in the contest :)
Lane Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 7:39 PM
Was it a cheap tie shop? Tony
Dietrich Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 7:38 PM
hahaha. I LOVE This and hope Susan does too!
Sivey Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM
You have two clever Limericks one right after the other! I laughed at this one, quite funny it is! You sure have a talent for humor! Awesome work!!
Culverhouse Avatar
October 7, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Funny one....I can see the swing and kerploop!! so funny! must have been a clip on tie!
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