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Two young nudists went to lie down and bask Along came a cop who took them to task Thought they broken the law For basking in the raw Then the cop said" you're not wearing face masks"... The nudists thought it was some kind of jest Both cursed the cop and started to protest Reinforcements were called The nudists were appalled When they were charged and placed under arrest... They were both before the judge the next day To the young nudists he had this to say "Maskless face is a crime So you will both do time" They got four years and were taken away... And two more from Belle Bellevue Wonder if the cop's prudish or a creep Who just couldn't resist taking a sly peep Was the mask excuse To get a good view Does he count naturists when he can't sleep. Four years is too long for not wearing masks Who the devil pays their keep one might ask We all well know who It's us, me and you Free bed and board, it's not bad for a bask. Written 15th August 2021

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Date: 12/1/2021 6:18:00 PM
Tom, your innate humour comes out in all 'nudity' . Greatly enjoyed. The last line is indeed a plain truth !
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Date: 12/1/2021 11:56:00 PM
Thank you very much Valsa, I'm happy that you enjoyed them. Tom
Date: 9/27/2021 1:07:00 AM
Tom,you excel in this genre/form
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Date: 9/27/2021 1:14:00 AM
Thank you very much Brian I'm glad you enjoyed them. Enjoy the week ahead. Tom
Date: 8/26/2021 12:55:00 PM
Lol! Tom, You and Belle have penned a hilarious string of Limericks! Thanks for the laughs:-) Alexis
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Date: 8/24/2021 12:19:00 PM
These limericks are so funny, I had quite a laugh - basking nude even in South Africa at Sandy Bay is allowed, but masks not worn! 4 years, totally not cool, I agree Belle. Of course there are always peeping toms (sorry Tom excuse the pun), cops or not. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 8/24/2021 12:22:00 PM
Lol thanks Jennifer, glad you enjoyed them, hope you're well. Peeping Tom.
Date: 8/21/2021 6:37:00 PM
G'day Tom and Belle ... great compilation portraying these rules in this time that is testing us all - Lindsay
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Date: 8/22/2021 12:25:00 AM
Thank you Lindsay, it sure is, there does not seem to be an end in sight and what frustrates people is they keep changing the rules. Hope you're well. Tom
Date: 8/21/2021 1:07:00 PM
Tom and Belle, GREAT job, timely topic, strong message coveyed. Janice
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Date: 8/21/2021 2:33:00 PM
Thank you very much Janice, im happy you enjoyed our collaboration. Tom
Date: 8/17/2021 3:11:00 AM
lol brilliant Tom and Belle and very funny. Love how you both created these, Emilia : )
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Date: 8/17/2021 3:46:00 AM
Thank you very much Emilia, im happy you enjoyed them. Sent you a Soupmail. Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 6:51:00 PM
Ha, brilliant Limericks Tom… Belle
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Date: 8/17/2021 2:37:00 AM
Thanks for your two Belle.
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Date: 8/17/2021 12:26:00 AM
Thank you very much Belle, the rules regarding masks like everything else in the past couple of years has been a total farce. Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 3:22:00 PM
hahaha. I see you got inspired there, Tom. GREAT JOB
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Date: 8/16/2021 3:24:00 PM
Lol your poem and my comment about the nudist camp fired up my muse. So thanks for that Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 1:53:00 PM
Oh my... so true... well written. Ann
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Date: 8/16/2021 2:15:00 PM
Thank you very much Ann, im glad you enjoyed it, Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 12:06:00 PM
Hello Tom, thank you for the laughter. Thank you for the giggle. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/16/2021 3:52:00 PM
Hello tom, yes i am well thankyou my friend. I hope you had a nice day. Enjoy your evenng my friend.
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Date: 8/16/2021 12:28:00 PM
Thank you very much Darlene, im pleased that you enjoyed it. I hope you are well. Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 11:16:00 AM
I needed a laugh, very funny just what the doctor ordered....Delice
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Date: 8/16/2021 12:02:00 PM
Thank you very much Delice, im glad you enjoyed them. Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 8:02:00 AM
This is brilliant and I love it!!! Amazing! God bless you always, Love, Gina
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Date: 8/16/2021 8:32:00 AM
Thank you very much Gina, im pleased that you enjoyed it Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 8:00:00 AM
Some serious requirements at that beach for sure Tom! Loved your topical Limerick!! Happy Monday !!
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Date: 8/16/2021 8:31:00 AM
Thank you very much Mike, im happy you enjoyed the humour. Hope you too have a lovely day. Tom
Date: 8/16/2021 4:00:00 AM
This was very original. Humour is what I need today.
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Date: 8/16/2021 4:58:00 AM
Thank you Victor, something we all need now and again. Enjoy your week. Tom
Date: 8/15/2021 1:41:00 PM
Your creativity always shines in your poetry in this form, Tom. Clever theme--great humor.
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Date: 8/15/2021 1:48:00 PM
Thank you Vijay, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 8/15/2021 12:26:00 PM
This is brilliant. Love the way you do three limericks on same theme and keep the humour alive.
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Date: 8/15/2021 12:31:00 PM
Thank you very much Tony im happy that you enjoyed the humour. Hope you enjoy the coming week. Tom
Date: 8/15/2021 11:54:00 AM
Oh my, this is hilarious...except for the nudists, of course. They seemed to be just fine until they "cursed the cop." Never curse a cop! Love your limerick chain, Tom!
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Date: 8/15/2021 12:00:00 PM
Thank you very much Milton, in Turkey last year you were expected to wear a mask all the time, even on the beach although many ignored that rule. Tom
Date: 8/15/2021 11:42:00 AM
ha ha ha proof the law is an ass lol:-) hugs Jan xx i can see mum tomorrow, flow test first, ppe sanitise and mask and visor 15 mins max, distancing... but its a start!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/15/2021 11:57:00 AM
Thank you Jan, it will be lovely to see her again, it's been tough for sure, many in care homes dont fully understand what's going on, probably thinking why have people stopped coming. Tom
Date: 8/15/2021 11:26:00 AM
Our concept of law is based on, "a reasonable man". A reasonable man must assume someone wearing a mask is not nude!
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Date: 8/15/2021 11:30:00 AM
Lol its one crazy world that's for sure, went to Turkey last year, social distance, masks the lot. Got on the plane ( no spare seats) , The drinks trolley came round, all masks off, its a total farce. Tom

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