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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

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/3/2020 11:51:00 PM

That ending line is PERFECT!

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 7/5/2020 9:32:00 PM

Thank You, Caren Take care, Shirley...

Funom Makama

Date: 6/25/2020 2:25:00 PM

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

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/25/2020 8:02:00 PM

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

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 6/25/2020 1:20:00 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
Date: 6/25/2020 8:32:00 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

Jenish Somadas

Date: 6/23/2020 1:32:00 AM

lol..rummy Limerick..

Shirley Hawkins
Date: 6/25/2020 8:40:00 PM

Tea Hee... lol