Sherlock Holmes

If Sherlock was sleuthing today,
the baddies would groan in dismay,
to prison they'd go,
remorseful, they'd know
that (fictional) crime doesn't pay...

for Joseph's Sherlock Holmes limerick contest, written 29th January
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Proxenos Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 1:39 AM
A great limerick - content and wording spot on. Must say I enjoy Sherlock Holmes! Poetry hugs, Jennifer.
Callus Avatar
January 30, 2019 at 2:50 PM
Excellent, Jack! You write Limericks like a pro :) In my opinion, a sure winner! Regards // paul
Kendrick Avatar
January 30, 2019 at 9:55 AM
Reads like a good contender. Way to go. Thanks for all the visits. Sara
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 9:39 PM
O Jack, you are the master of limericks. They seem to come so easy to you.
Gorelick Avatar
January 29, 2019 at 6:07 PM
this is just great..a winner. !
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