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Sizzling Hot

On a hot summer’s day nearly forty degree, Ageing couple sprawled under an oak tree, said she with a shy toothless grin, “If you really wish I will let you sin”, “No, my dear” he said “I prefer a cup of tea!” 1st placement Written 06/06/2020 Summer Laziness limerick contest Sponsor Mohan C

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Funom Makama

Date: 6/25/2020 4:08:00 PM

Oh dear.. What a lovely piece you have here. Your craft is definitely seasoned with lots of creativity. Great poem.

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/26/2020 12:50:00 AM

Thanks Funom. Appreciate your kind supportive words! Take care my friend!

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/21/2020 3:47:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your top win Krish :) God bless you

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/21/2020 3:57:00 PM

Thanks Aditi! I like limericks and have been to that town in Ireland!

Jan Allison

Date: 6/20/2020 6:56:00 PM

a witty poem, congrats on your win:-) hugs jan x

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/21/2020 3:56:00 PM

Thanks Very much! Jan. And hugs from me.

V. Deepa

Date: 6/19/2020 2:58:00 PM

Hello sir, Very clever one.Sizzling like your title says.:-) Congratulations on your top win:-) Best wishes for all of your other works too. Take care.Warm regards~Deepa.

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/19/2020 3:49:00 PM

Thank you Deepa! Happy you found it sizzling too!:)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/19/2020 8:17:00 AM

Good one Krish, it must have been one hell of a hot day lol Hopefully it gave him strength for later. Honoured to share the podium with you. Have a great weekend. Tom

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/19/2020 9:45:00 AM

Thanks Tom! Great to have your comments! Pleased you like it!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/18/2020 9:36:00 PM

In the adage of coffee, tea or me...he chose tea. Congratulations on this funny limerick!

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/18/2020 10:41:00 PM

Thanks Kim. After a certain age beer or tea is best!:)

Mohan Chutani

Date: 6/18/2020 7:59:00 PM

Krish, a clever refusal by the old man for a sinning but sizzling hot offer under the oak tree. Enjoyed. Congratulations for top placement in my contest. Best. Mohan

Mohan Chutani
Date: 6/18/2020 10:47:00 PM

The shy toothless grin was equally enticing but old man refused.

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/18/2020 10:40:00 PM

Thanks Mohan. Delighted you liked my limerick! Humour is an essential component of this genre and I see that in all the other excellent posts in your contest. Thanks for this lovely contest.

Aditi Mishra

Date: 6/17/2020 6:25:00 AM

This is such a witty and fun limerick Krish! Enjoyed reading it. Best wishes for the contest :)

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/17/2020 8:25:00 AM

Hi Aditi Thanks! Pleased you like it!:)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/7/2020 12:30:00 PM

Ha, ha! Very good, Krish! Wonder how that jilted woman feels. Her ego was burnt to a 'T!' Smiles, Gershon

Mohan Chutani
Date: 6/18/2020 11:14:00 PM

I donot think she is going to leave the old man like that. Haha.

Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 6/7/2020 1:00:00 PM

Gershon Thanks! I hope she would interpret it as Summer laziness!