Running Costs

"I ran behind a bus", said Ben,
“Saved a good five dollars again”.
“Oh fool!” dad exclaimed,
“My son, I’m ashamed.
Chasing cabs, you could’ve saved ten!"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 2/21/2018 12:47:00 PM
This is funny! I loved it!
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Date: 2/13/2018 10:39:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Sneha, great write for the contest! Great rhymes and flow in your poem. Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 2/13/2018 4:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Sneha. Regards Tom
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Date: 2/12/2018 6:05:00 PM
so lovely to read this again Sneha many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 2/12/2018 6:00:00 PM
Back with congrats on your win, Sneha.
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Date: 1/7/2018 9:59:00 PM
Very funny, Sneha. Congrats on your win.
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Date: 12/21/2017 1:26:00 PM
Lolol Sneha this is a great one!
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Date: 12/21/2017 4:20:00 AM
Great Limerick, Sneha. Many congrats on your win. Sincerely, Elaine
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Date: 1/22/2017 9:23:00 PM
A very clever and funny Limerick my friend! ; ) 7
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Date: 1/13/2017 11:14:00 AM
You truly have a sense of humour, Sneha:) Have not seen you around for quite some time...I assume you're busy studying! ~ Wishing you all the best for 2017!! Regards // paul
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Date: 10/23/2016 8:59:00 PM
SUPERB! LOL a bunch!!! Enjoyed ~ j
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Date: 10/22/2016 9:09:00 PM
GREAT job, Sneha. You are a clever young one!! Congrats to you.
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Date: 10/21/2016 9:09:00 AM
hahaha very cute Sneha :) Congratulations on your placement :)-luloo
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Date: 10/20/2016 10:35:00 PM
well done and congrats
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Date: 10/20/2016 7:42:00 PM
Hi Sneha, Lol! Congratulations on your winning write:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/20/2016 7:03:00 PM
Stopping by with congratulations
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Date: 10/20/2016 6:50:00 PM
Great humour Sneha:-) Many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 10/15/2016 9:11:00 PM
Cute and clever one Sneha! G/L in the contest!:)
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Date: 10/15/2016 12:22:00 PM
lol...loved it
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