Payback

There was once a young man from LaSalle,
Who quite loved to fall back in the fall.
But the spring's jump ahead
Found him lying abed
An hour late for his job at the mall. 

His boss said, "Being late will not do.
Falling back means one springs ahead too.
We will show you the gate
If you come to work late.
Early bed is the right way for you."


Written for Debbie's contest.  3/2/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Simpson Avatar
February 24, 2016 at 3:33 AM
Haha..... Joyce, that sounds like me. I have a terrible tardiness issue
Devnath  Avatar
March 12, 2015 at 12:14 PM
Beautiful poem enjoyed from you. Wish you congratulation on your win. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
Allison Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 2:36 PM
Great limericks Joyce many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 2:15 PM
Yours is excellent and a very well deserved win, Joyce. Congratulations.
Poteet Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Congratulations on your series limericks, You aced the prompt of Spring Forward. Have a great day.
Haight Avatar
March 9, 2015 at 4:35 PM
Hi Joyce, stopping back to congratulate your on your nice win! Hugs, Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
March 8, 2015 at 3:43 PM
hey, now this is ONE FINE limerick for today, joyce!!! You really nailed it.
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 4:10 AM
Hilarious Joyce ;)! weee
Bauer Avatar
March 3, 2015 at 10:39 AM
ha! very funny, joyce! good luck in the contest...
A. Sharma Avatar
March 3, 2015 at 1:26 AM
Lovely Joyce just lovely! Gl in contest!
Haight Avatar
March 2, 2015 at 6:40 PM
Love your Limerick, Joyce! Best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra
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