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The creature at the bar loved to get drunk But townsfolk kept well away cos it stunk At this bar with his friend Drank whiskey till night's end You’ve probably guessed its Sammy the skunk. Joe the mayor asked the townsfolk to think For an answer to that horrible stink They came up with a plan A huge extractor fan Now skunks and townsfolk can both share a drink. Written on 9th September 2018-09-09 For animal limerick contest sponsored by Charles Messina.

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Valsa George

Date: 7/28/2022 12:12:00 AM

What a practical solution ! Thus the story ends on a merry note.... the townsfolk and the skunk having the drink together... :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/28/2022 12:23:00 AM

Lol thanks Valsa, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/18/2018 10:31:00 AM

I have read your humorous short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/18/2018 2:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Sara, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/17/2018 9:38:00 PM

Congrats to you, Tom! ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/18/2018 12:05:00 AM

Thanks very much Gershon. Tom

Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/17/2018 7:19:00 AM

Sammy the skunk was a punk Who thought it manly to get drunk He got in a fight Last Saturday night Now there's no more Sammy the skunk I just couldn't resist it Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/17/2018 7:56:00 AM

Haha Curtis that's a gem. Tom

Jan Allison

Date: 9/14/2018 5:59:00 AM

Many congratulations Tom, very witty my friend:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/14/2018 6:19:00 AM

Thank you Jan, the fan saved the day. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2018 3:36:00 PM

It's nice going through the winner list now. Back with ConGRATS!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 3:46:00 PM

Thanks again Andrea, there were some real gems for the contest. Tom

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/12/2018 11:56:00 PM

And everybody is happy. Congrats on your win, Tom. Well done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/13/2018 2:38:00 AM

Thank you Line, every one likes a happy ending. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 9/12/2018 12:18:00 PM

LOL This is hilarious, Tom. Well written and well done. Congratulations on your win and thanks for entering my contest...Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/12/2018 12:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Charlie, there were some beauties for the contest your had your work cut out. Tom

Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/12/2018 12:13:00 PM

Tom, I without being proud of it, used to have people say to me - 'Curtis, I saw you last night, boy, and you were drunk as a skunk'. Proudly, today, I can gratefully proclaim, I have been sober for 36 years but I still remember those days. Congrats on your win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/12/2018 12:26:00 PM

Thank you Curtis, you have done so well, it must have been a real struggle but you came through a remarkable achievement. Tom

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/12/2018 5:21:00 AM

Got to go to the bathroom now, Tom; that was too hilarious!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/12/2018 8:43:00 AM

Thank you M.L., at least it had a happy ending lol. Tom

Silent One

Date: 9/11/2018 6:34:00 AM

Two great lims Tom.. You are getting good at these.. I miss Jack and his lims.. Maybe you can replace his humour...

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 8:54:00 AM

Thanks S.O., you mean a coup lol. I've got a feeling the King will be back so I'll wait in the wings haha. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 9/11/2018 4:40:00 AM

sharp wit, tom... having drinks more than required can take a smelly toll, haha.. huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 6:23:00 AM

Thats the problem Nette , you become oblivious to the scents when you go over the top lol. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/11/2018 3:03:00 AM

A huge extractor fan would not be enough, Tom. Not nearly enough! Have you ever had to have the tomato treatment?

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 6:20:00 AM

I was of course referring to one of industrial strength lol, Tomato treatment ?, I,m lost . Tom

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/10/2018 11:24:00 PM

Sadly, I know of several drinkers who fit the bill, Tom. Fun write, good luck! regards, Viv

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 12:54:00 AM

Thanks Viv, sadly for some personal hygiene is low on their list of priorities. Tom

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/10/2018 10:01:00 PM

I like it Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 12:53:00 AM

Thanks Timothy, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2018 6:12:00 PM

very cute entry. I am enjoying the animal limericks around here!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 12:52:00 AM

You're right Andrea,, there are some gems about, Charles has his work cut out for sure

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/10/2018 4:25:00 PM

Cute one. That is a bad thing for sure. The fan only pulled the stink out for people outside trying to get fresh air had to smell the stink. Thanks for dropping by my page. I appreciate the time spent there. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/11/2018 12:51:00 AM

Thanks Sara, you're welcome.It was a good compromise though.lol. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/9/2018 11:58:00 PM

- A great and fun limerick, best wishes in the contest Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/10/2018 3:25:00 AM

Thank you very much Sunshine, hope you're well. Tom

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/9/2018 8:58:00 PM

Aww, a happy ending, Tom! I enjoyed your very witty and entertaining poem. A fun and fabulous limerick my friend. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/10/2018 3:24:00 AM

Thank you very much Susan, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/9/2018 8:55:00 PM

G'day Tom … enjoyed your limerick, not only because it's well written, but also for the message - everyone deserves a fair go - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/10/2018 3:23:00 AM

Thanks Lindsay, if only factions around the world could find a compromise wouldn't it be a different world. Tom

CayCay Jennings

Date: 9/9/2018 8:08:00 PM

Most cute, Tom! Aren't imaginations wonderful? Yours is certainly healthy. I enjoyed. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2018 8:15:00 PM

Thank you so much CayCay, you're right, you just never know what your muse will bring you. Tom

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/9/2018 4:14:00 PM

Fun one Tom! Well done :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2018 4:28:00 PM

Thank you very much Heidi. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/9/2018 1:18:00 PM

You did well Tom. We don't have skunks here in Hawaii. Someone smuggled one in a shipping container September 5 on Maui and they found another one in Feb. on Honolulu in for the first time. They can carry rabies and Hawaii is one of the only places in the world that is rabies free. I loved your limerick my friend! : )

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thank you Connie, although cute to look at I wouldn't like to get too close to one. Glad you liked it. Tom

Arturo Michael

Date: 9/9/2018 11:48:00 AM

Very creative and entertaining... All the best Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/9/2018 12:31:00 PM

Thank you Arturo, glad you liked it. Tom