Revised Demise

Revised Demise

The doctor had bad news for Ted
In six more months he would be dead
To him it was a bitter pill
He still owed money on the bill
His death was moved a year ahead

Humorous Limerick Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
June 29, 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Horne Avatar
July 9, 2019 at 1:01 PM
LOL, love it
Breidenthal Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 1:36 AM
Love the clever humor here. Super cool poem!
Sergi Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Thank you, JWE!
Rigoler Avatar
July 6, 2019 at 9:54 AM
Excellent limerick, Ralph. Best compliment I can give you is I wish I had written it. Thank you for stopping by.Best to you. / M
Sergi Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 9:26 AM
Thank you, Maurice.
Trifiatis Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 4:59 AM
Black humor but a great one nevertheless dear, Ralph! Much enjoyed! Good luck my friend!
Sergi Avatar
July 2, 2019 at 7:57 AM
Hi Demetrious: If you remember Henny Youngman, I was inspired by his short humor.
Gondolf Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 5:38 PM
Good one, Ralph, thanks for the chuckle. Best of luck in the contest. John
Dietrich Avatar
June 30, 2019 at 2:22 PM
haha, GREAT last line!
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