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I knew an old friend Sal McNally Her tax forms she struggled to tally The controller was rude With a crude attitude He sent her to row on a galley. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Contest: Tax & Finance Limericks Sponsor: Carolyn Devonshire Placed 2nd

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 12/14/2020 7:11:00 PM

Great poem, Paul. It's getting close to that time again. I'm dreading it because I don't know if the stimulus check is going to affect it. They say it won't, but you never know :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/15/2020 6:14:00 AM

Thank you, Angela. Nowadays I have no income tax forms to fill in. The only income I have is my pension, and that gets taxed from the source. :) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 1/31/2019 10:20:00 AM

LOL, great limerick here, Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 1/31/2019 11:15:00 AM

Thank you for reading, enjoying and commenting, Jack. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 1/12/2019 8:44:00 AM

Nicely done, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/12/2019 10:11:00 AM

Thank you, Eve. Have a lovely weekend. Warm regards // paul

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/3/2019 7:25:00 AM

I hope not true. Just a Limerick I know. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara..Congrats on your winning work.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2019 3:52:00 PM

Don't worry, Sara, most Limericks are fictional:) Thank you for stopping to comment and to deliver congratulations. Best regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 1/3/2019 6:25:00 AM

Congrats Paul, a great limerick worthy of a win. Great year i wish for you. Poetry and warm wishes, Jennifer.

Paul Callus
Date: 1/3/2019 3:56:00 PM

Many thanks, Jenny. You have been supportive since you joined Soup, and for that I am very much obliged. May the new year bring lots of inspiration :) Warm regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 1/1/2019 2:36:00 AM

Dropping back with my congrats Paul:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2019 4:29:00 AM

Thank you, Jan. Hope the new year started off on a good footing:) Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/31/2018 7:10:00 PM

Congratulations for your win ! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2019 4:28:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. Have a lovely day. Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/31/2018 4:15:00 PM

Hi Paul, It's no surpise that you're in the winner's circle. Congratulations! Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2019 4:31:00 AM

Many thanks, Alexis. May the new year bring you and your loved ones all that your hearts desire! // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/31/2018 3:16:00 PM

I'll probably end up in the galley with Sally, Paul. Terrific limerick. Some of the competition in the contest was incredible. Congratulations on a second-place win in my contest. Have a wonderful New Year! Best wishes, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 1/1/2019 4:11:00 AM

Thank you for the high placement, Carolyn. Your contest elicited a good amount of witty entries. ~ May the new year be a better one than its predecessor! Hugs // paul

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/31/2018 8:04:00 AM

Hi Paul, loved the limerick. Gave me my first laugh of the day. Good luck in the contest my friend. Happy New Year my friend. May 2019 bring you all you wish. Your friend always....Mike.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/31/2018 2:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Mike. I see that my Limerick served its purpose:) May I wish you all the very best for 2019, including good health, peace of mind and lots of inspiration, my friend. // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 12/31/2018 1:42:00 AM

Nicely done,Paul, I really got a tickle over this marvelous Limerick..Good luck in the contest. May you have a blessed New Years. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus
Date: 12/31/2018 2:13:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Eve. Thank you for the lovely comments and wishes. May the new year bring you comfort, serenity, love and a faithful muse:) Hugs // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/30/2018 10:11:00 AM

bab guy, hah!... an enjoyable read, paul; hope we can be exempted from VAT and other big tax fees... wishing you a fine new year, dear friend!...huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2018 1:42:00 PM

I suggest we honest tax payers revolt and go save Sally McNally!:) May you have a wonderful New Year filled with love, blessings and ....less taxes:) Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/29/2018 7:49:00 PM

Hi Paul, This is good for the contest theme. Poor Sally McNally, maybe she'll have better luck next year. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2018 11:58:00 AM

Thank you, Alexis. Pleased that you enjoyed it...and I never say no to a slice of luck:) Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 12/29/2018 5:15:00 PM

I think he used to work in the UK Paul lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2018 1:36:00 PM

Some of these tax collectors/controllers are not only the law, but also above the law! I think we've got them over here, too, and they usually go after the poor and weak! Hugs // paul

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/29/2018 4:32:00 PM

Oh, the poor gal, Sal McNally! Another fun and fantastic limerick from your keen and clever pen, Paul. Your witty ink always runs gold and always makes me smile :)) Best wishes for a win and my very warmest wishes to you, my dear friend, for a new year filled with much happiness.. ~Susan

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2018 1:45:00 PM

Thank you, Susan. Limericks are fun, and once in a while it does me/us good to escape from the shackles of 'serious' routine! ~ Sending you warm regards together with sincere wishes for a Happy, Healthy and Active New Year, my friend. // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/29/2018 4:24:00 PM

He could have helped her..surely a rude guy..a fun read Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2018 12:01:00 PM

I agree with you, Vijay...I went with her to the office, but he threw me out!:) Thank you and Regards // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/29/2018 4:22:00 PM

OH my! Good one Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 12/30/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Heidi:) May I wish you a Happy & Productive New Year! // paul