Rip Van Winkle

After a long, long snooze, Rip Van Winkle

Woke with a start, his duds all a-wrinkle

Said he, a bit dotty

"Quick!   Bring me a potty

I'm in need of a humongous tinkle!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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mysore Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 6:39 AM
congratulations dear poet.
Hinshaw Avatar
September 16, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Thank you, Thriveni. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey! BoB H
Dietrich Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 9:08 AM
haha. Maybe the funniest limerick I've seen on the list so far. Congrats for your win
Hinshaw Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Thank you, Andrea. Glad you liked. Best Always - Bpb H
Kitchin Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Bob, a hilarious limerick, congratulations on your winning placement.
Hinshaw Avatar
September 15, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Thank you, Tania, for considering my entry in your contest worthy of a win! Bob H
Goldsmith Avatar
September 5, 2024 at 8:20 AM
What a cute Limerick write. Way tooooooo funny. Have a blessed day writing away................
Hinshaw Avatar
September 5, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Thank you, Paula. I entered it in a soup contest - We'll see how it rates. I'm glad you liked it and many thanks for commenting - Bob H
Wolf Avatar
August 25, 2024 at 8:17 PM
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Thanks for this 'Rip'-roarer, Bob!
Hinshaw Avatar
August 28, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Thanks, Gershon, for commenting on my nonsense! Glad it gave you some ha ha's. Best on you always - Bob H
Romios Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 12:54 PM
Cool language, neat figure to use, as well. Pangie
Hinshaw Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Thank you, Pangie, as always, for your kind comment and support - Bob H
Allison Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 12:13 PM
oh this is priceless humour Bob, thanks for the giggles:-) hugs jan xx
Hinshaw Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Thank you, Jan. Great to hear from you. Stand by, I have another limerick re politicians I think you will like. Bob
Jones Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 11:58 AM
lol fun
Hinshaw Avatar
August 24, 2024 at 12:32 PM
Thanks, Karen - glad it gave you a laugh. Bob
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