Home » Poems » Shirley Hawkins » Rum Deal

Rum Deal

There was an old man of the sea
Who was invited ashore for tea
He took just one sip
Hurried back to his ship
Muttering a tot of rum will do me

10th gradelimerick

♡Like0

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Caren Krutsinger

July 3, 2020 at 11:51 PM

That ending line is PERFECT!

Shirley Hawkins

July 5, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Thank You, Caren Take care, Shirley...

Funom Makama

June 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Oh dear.. What a lovely piece you have here. Your craft is definitely seasoned with lots of creativity. Great poem.

Shirley Hawkins

June 25, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Thank you, Funom, I am pleased you liked it. your kind comments are very encouraging. Take care...Shirley

Lindsay Laurie

June 25, 2020 at 1:20 AM

G'day Shirley … in Australia's early settlement days, rum was the currency. I couldn't imagine tea be used as such. I did enjoy your limerick Shirley - Lindsay

Shirley Hawkins

June 25, 2020 at 8:32 PM

Thank you, Lindsay, I did not know, how interesting. There would have been a lot of drunkards both men and women in those days. That explains why in most little country towns even today you see two pubs and very few houses... Take care ...Shirley