L Milton Hankins Poet Limerick

Saint Nicholas

St. Nicholas was a right merry ol’ soul
Making children happy was his entire life's goal,
With a pack full of toys
For all good girls and boys
For centuries, his dedication we extol. 

Written November 27, 2022

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Robert Gorelick December 1, 2022 at 6:07 PM He always left me coal! L Milton Hankins December 1, 2022 at 8:11 PM Aw, Robert. I find that hard to believe! A good little boy like you? (chuckling)

Caren Krutsinger November 28, 2022 at 11:33 AM Sweet limerick! L Milton Hankins November 28, 2022 at 12:25 PM Thank you.

Valsa George November 27, 2022 at 6:01 PM Quite a beautiful limerick for the Christmas season ! St. Nicholas was very kindhearted, history says ! L Milton Hankins November 27, 2022 at 6:59 PM That is true, Valsa. Thank you.

Tom Cunningham November 27, 2022 at 1:55 PM A great man he was too, I visited the Island in Turkey where he was buried. Tom Tom Cunningham November 27, 2022 at 2:20 PM https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/saint_nicholas__the_bishop_in_red_1415032 L Milton Hankins November 27, 2022 at 2:12 PM I think he has many names in different parts of the world, but yes, there really was a Saint Nicholas, and he was a great man!

Jenna Logan November 27, 2022 at 1:41 PM Wait! He’s real? Is your soup mail working? L Milton Hankins November 27, 2022 at 1:53 PM Yep, there really was a St. Nicholas, Jenna. (chuckling) As far as I know, because I've heard from several Soupers today. Hmmm...have I missed one of your e-mails? I'll double-check.