Gregory Richard Barden Poet Limerick

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Robin Hoodie

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There once was a young Brit, Robin Hood,

Plundered bad folks and gave to the good,

He loved armor and knights,

But was quite fond of tights,

And decided to wear them for good ...



Now, sweet Nottingham, taken aback,

For his pantyhose took too much flak,

Thus dressed like a fairy,

With men, far too merry,

And not near enough gold ... in his sack.

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~ 5th Place ~  in the "A Limerick, Old Or New: Your Personal Favorite" Poetry Contest, Andrea Dietrich, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Limerick 3" Poetry Contest, Joseph May, Judge & Sponsor.

(Syllable count = 9,9,6,6,9 x 2, counted @ HowManySyllables.com)

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Gershon Wolf August 19, 2019 at 9:35 PM Oh, that's a wicked, wicked last line, my poetic friend. ~ Laughing off into the night, gw

Jan Allison August 19, 2019 at 3:28 PM Dropping back with my congratulations on your win Greg, :-) Hugs Jan xx

Kim Merryman August 19, 2019 at 2:12 PM Great limericks, Greg! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim

Andrea Dietrich August 18, 2019 at 8:31 PM gosh, Greg. you were supposed to just enter ONE limerick! (I need to make that clearer in my next contest) Anyway, of the several people who entered a set, yours was one of the top ones! (I was gonna HM them, but I am glad I decided to give them placement because this one, for example, is very well written). Congrats! Gregory Richard Barden August 18, 2019 at 10:26 PM My bad ... things are just too horrid for me to think straight right now. No excuse, I need to read and comprehend better. I was GOING to enter "Fred", too, which is really my funniest. I thought you'd find this a bit more witty, not noticing the single verse requirement. Thanks for placing me just the same. I seem to be at odds here lately ... in many ways. Thanks again. <3

Connie Marcum Wong February 3, 2019 at 12:31 AM Excellent Limericks Greg. Congratulations on your First Place win! : ) Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:06 PM Thank you so much, Connie! :-) <3

Eve Roper February 2, 2019 at 5:36 PM Perfect Limerick, Greg, I enjoyed reading. Congratulations on your win..Hugs Eve ~`* Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:06 PM Thank you very much, Eve! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues February 2, 2019 at 10:19 AM Greg, a jolly tale and funny too! Congrats! Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:06 PM Thank you, Kim! :-)

Charles Messina February 2, 2019 at 6:02 AM Love this, Greg. Congrats on your win. Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:07 PM Many thanks to you, Charlie! :-)

Janice Canerdy February 1, 2019 at 11:33 PM Good one, Greg! CONGRATS! Janice Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:07 PM Thanks so much, Janice! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich February 1, 2019 at 5:56 PM Great poem, Greg, and congratulations. Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:07 PM Thanks so much, Andrea! :-) <3

Tania Kitchin February 1, 2019 at 4:17 PM Ha ha, great limerick Greg, congratulations on your first place win! Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:08 PM Many thanks to you, Tania! :-) <3

Jan Allison February 1, 2019 at 2:24 PM Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:08 PM Thanks so much, Dear Jan! :-) <3

Alexis Y. February 1, 2019 at 2:12 PM Hi Greg, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your top win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:08 PM That's very kind, Alexis, thank you my friend! :-) <3

Gershon Wolf February 1, 2019 at 12:59 PM Looks like my eighth-grade graduation picture. We wore our pants so tight back then (1963), I sometimes had to use a scissors and cut a slit in them to get them off. (Not kidding there!)… Anyway, instead of holding a bow like Robin, I took a bow as I walked across the stage...And that bow almost split my pants. (Then my derriere would have been a real target, I imagine!) LOL... Congrats on your first place finish, Gregory! ~ Gershon Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:11 PM LOL - what a great story, Gershon, I got a big smile from it! I was not quite kindergarten in '63, but went through a tight jeans period in junior high, and had a "rip-out" more than once ... in the back, of course, lol. We survived the 60's, thank goodness! Blessings, Buddy! :-)

Tom Cunningham February 1, 2019 at 12:46 PM Back with congrats Gregory, I wonder if they will ever make a comeback (tights for men) Tom Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:12 PM Someday, I imagine ... I pray I'm long dead, lol. Thank you, my friend! :-)

Carolyn Devonshire February 1, 2019 at 12:27 PM Congratulations your your win! Best wishes, Carolyn Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:12 PM Many thanks to you, Carolyn! :-) <3

Sandra Haight February 1, 2019 at 12:10 PM I enjoyed your fun Limerick, Greg! Very well done, and congratulations on your top win! Sandra :) Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:12 PM Thank you very much, Sandra! :-) <3

Alexis Y. February 1, 2019 at 7:58 AM Lol Greg, I really enjoyed your take on the contest theme.I wanted to write one on Robin Hood but I struggled big time! What you came up with really cracked me up. Great picture too. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Gregory Richard Barden March 2, 2019 at 6:13 PM I'm so pleased it made you smile, Alexis, thank you so much! Blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3

Tom Cunningham February 1, 2019 at 4:04 AM A cracker of a limerick Gregory, Only yesterday I looked at that picture and thought I'll use that one, perfect, Good job I saw your limerick or you might have done me for copy-write infringement lol. Good luck. Tom. Gregory Richard Barden February 1, 2019 at 4:16 AM Thank you, My Good Sir, much appreciated! This was a fun challenge ... I've not written many Limericks yet, but I enjoy the form. Blessings! :-)

Jan Allison February 1, 2019 at 2:48 AM hilarious I do love to see your fun side Greg!:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden February 1, 2019 at 4:15 AM Thank you so much, Jan, that's very kind ... this was fun! :-) <3