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Sammy the Skunk

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.

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2018

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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... :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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... Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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? Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 :) Login to Reply 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! : ) Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 9/9/2018 12:31:00 PM Thank you Arturo, glad you liked it. Tom