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Seamen Shantey

Skinny-dipping with you is a thrill For a man who is over the hill But just one squiggly squirm From a small dangling worm And a fish will dart in for the kill! A Sperm Whale with a mouthful of krill Can swallow more than you ever will Only octopus arms Could adore all your charms But for you, this is only a drill 30.VII.19 (as per Jan's request, written for Tania Kitchin's Two Sea-themed Limerick poetry contest) Syllables Per Line: 9 9 6 6 9 0 9 9 6 6 9 Total # Syllables: 78

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Date: 8/8/2019 2:14:00 AM
How bawdy limericks' should bring written, congrats on your win Rico. You've put me off skinny dipping. Tom
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Date: 8/7/2019 10:12:00 PM
Rico, thanks for reminding me of the three great years I spent in Hawaii. I spent many hours on the sands of Waikiki and enjoyed every moment. You limerick is one that brings a smile to the gloomiest face.
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Date: 8/7/2019 8:08:00 PM
Congrats on your win with this cute shantey.
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Date: 8/7/2019 7:27:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Rico. Well done.
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Date: 8/7/2019 6:27:00 PM
I am SO SO delighted you entered the contest Rico, bawdy at its best lol:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 8/7/2019 5:59:00 PM
Rico, I enjoyed your bawdy limerick, it is hilarious! Congratulations on your winning placement!
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Date: 8/7/2019 10:06:00 AM
You are a funny fun guy!
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Date: 7/31/2019 1:36:00 AM
OMG Rico this is hilarious - am adding this bawdy gem to my faves lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 7/31/2019 5:55:00 PM
Mahalo for the inspiration! Aloha! Rico
Date: 7/30/2019 11:10:00 PM
Hello Rico … a typical seaman's shanty. Humorous and spicy - thanks Mate - Lindsay
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 7/30/2019 11:11:00 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting! Aloha! Rico

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