Paul

There once was a plumber called Paul,
Who fitted a tank to the wall.
As he started to cough,
All the pipes fractured off,
And flooded his fiancee's hall.

Jack Horne for Linda-Marie's Limerick contest
Inspired by picture ps_JT76901
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:03 AM
Many congrats Jack on notching big win in Linda's Contest with this romantic imaginative piece. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Muzzey Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read. Caryl
Horsman Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Oh yes completely different, love this. congrats Jack. Harry
Susan Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 5:25 AM
Congrats on your win!
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Congratulations on your win Jack in Linda-Marie's contest "Loveland Limerick". Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 2:48 PM
HI, jack, just came here to see the winners' list and glad you are on it. Now let me go see if you have any new poems today!
Mehta Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations on the 15th place win in the contest, jack
K. Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 11:35 AM
oh wow-- what a different take on the contest but funny :) enjoyed this one :) yikes poor fiancee though ;) Congrats on your win Jack
Maverick Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 10:50 AM
good to see you placed with this piece Jack, & all the best!
Freeman Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Good to see your poem in the top 15, Jack. Congratulations on your honored 15th place. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Congrats Jack on your success in my contest luv with this clever entry .. so fun.. thankxx for your constant support and friendship too...
Aul Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM
good luck in the contest...........George
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 11:14 PM
oh, my goodness, I can't think which picture you saw to make you think of this one, but you sure got a funny out of it!!
Devonshire Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM
Funny limerick, Jack! I can just see this happening. Guess I'm not the only one who's had plumbing problems lately. LOL Best wishes for success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Neels Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Hey there Jack quite a witty entry, wishing you all the best for the contest ;) Thanks for the laughs tonight
Brown Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:59 AM
The best to you in Linda-Marie's contest Jack. Thank you for all your kind comments. Love, Carol
Knop Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 4:22 AM
Wow what a funny story, Jack! Enjoyed your Limerick and wish you best of luck in Linda-Marie's contest. .....Gert:)
Horsman Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 9:17 PM
needed this witty limerick jack, good luck in contest.. Harry
Mehta Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Humrous and witty write with apt images, jack
Culverhouse Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 4:51 PM
good one....hehe!!
Sweetheart Avatar
March 15, 2011 at 4:12 PM
thankxx for supporting my contest Jack.. good luck.. and yes they are my wedding photos from last August 22nd in Italy ..we were married on the beach at twilight .. awesome too.. after an 18 year romance.. so hope for everyone luv..
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