Paul Callus Poet Limerick

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I sat for a meal in Kuwait
The flies came in hordes on my plate
The soup, they decided
To drink, uninvited,
Bad manners is something I hate!

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Contest: Laughter Is the Best Medicine Limerick Contest
Sponsor: Jan Allison
Placed 1st
 
14 October, 2016

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John Michaels April 23, 2017 at 4:45 PM Excellent limerick, Paul! Congratulations on a well-deserved First Place! Regards, John. Paul Callus April 24, 2017 at 5:09 PM Many thanks, John. Sometimes poems just about write themselves! Regards // paul

Carole Duet October 27, 2016 at 1:25 AM lol...me too! Love this, Paul. And, congratulations on your placement in the contest. Paul Callus October 27, 2016 at 9:45 AM Thank you for a second visit, Carole:) Always a pleasure to have you stopping by. Regards // paul

Janice Canerdy October 23, 2016 at 9:16 PM A 7 for your funny WINNING limerick, Paul! Janice Paul Callus October 24, 2016 at 4:12 PM Thank you Janice; was pleased to also see you on the winners' list:) Regards // paul

Lim'Rik Flats October 23, 2016 at 9:00 PM Got some jolly good chuckles outta this fine lim'rik, Paul. Thanks! Enjoyed ~ j Paul Callus October 24, 2016 at 4:27 PM So pleased you enjoyed it, John:) Good to see you around again. Regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire October 23, 2016 at 2:01 PM Laughing at the thought of your uninvited guests, Paul. Insects seem to be a problem worldwide, so everyone should relate to this. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus October 24, 2016 at 4:28 PM Many thanks to you and your lovely comments, Carolyn:) Hope you started the week on a high note! Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2016 at 9:08 PM Perfectly done in meter and form. Loved it, Paul and congrats. Paul Callus October 23, 2016 at 6:13 AM Thank you, Andrea. // Enjoyed your Can-Can:) // paul

Freddie Robinson Jr. October 22, 2016 at 4:37 PM Grossly funny, Paul. How does one think of such things? Very good limerick. I will leave it at that. Much love to you. Paul Callus October 23, 2016 at 5:56 AM Many thanks, Freddie. I too surprise myself at times!:) All the best...paul

Jack Horne October 22, 2016 at 3:38 PM LOL, love this, Paul - hope it was a big winner Paul Callus October 22, 2016 at 4:26 PM I am glad you found this to your liking, Jack; thank you. It got a top placing...most satisfying:) Regards // paul

Beautiful Scars October 21, 2016 at 9:08 AM lol Paul! great one :) Congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:56 PM So pleased you liked it, Laura:) Thank you lady:) Regards // paul

Carole Duet October 21, 2016 at 3:14 AM I love this, Paul, and congratulations! Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:58 PM Thank you, Carole. Have a nice weekend:) // paul

Carole Duet October 21, 2016 at 3:13 AM I love this, Paul, and congratulations!

Grant Norwood October 20, 2016 at 10:34 PM great read, congrats on win Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:55 PM Pleased to have you stopping by, Grant...thank you! Regards // paul

Alexis Y. October 20, 2016 at 7:40 PM Hi Paul, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your fine win: -) Alexis Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:51 PM Double thanks for your repeat visit and congrats, Alexis:) Enjoy this coming weekend! // paul

Charlie Smith October 20, 2016 at 7:24 PM How rude of you not wanting to share, congratulations Paul... Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:49 PM Thank you for stopping by, Charlie. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Tim Smith October 20, 2016 at 7:02 PM Good to see this one got the win Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:48 PM Thank you, Tim; I truly enjoyed yours, too. Regards // paul

Jan Allison October 20, 2016 at 6:49 PM You really conjured up a vivid image in my mind Paul:-) Great humour:-) Many congrats on your top spot:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus October 21, 2016 at 1:47 PM Thank you, Jan. Real pleased with my top spot! Have been reading some of the winning entries...you had many good ones to choose from. Hugs // paul

Maurice Yvonne October 18, 2016 at 12:02 PM This one is a beaut, very creative and imaginative...a fav! Paul Callus October 19, 2016 at 4:07 PM Your fav and great comments are appreciated, Armand! Thank you. ~ Regards // paul

Paloma P October 14, 2016 at 9:32 AM So reasons for bad manners aside from writing slammin' poetry about them. Paloma P October 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM I hear you, I have one in my house right now, have no clue how the pest got in. Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 12:04 PM Hi Paloma! I hate bad manners, but I must also mention that I hate flies near my food!! Regards // paul

Tim Smith October 14, 2016 at 8:45 AM Very well crafted Paul. I don't like bad manners either. Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 12:02 PM Thank you, Tim. In future I'll keep a 'table etiquette' book beside me, for their quick reference. // paul

Daniel Turner October 14, 2016 at 8:45 AM Very funny, Paul. I love it! Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 12:00 PM Thank you, Daniel! All the best....paul

Charmaine Chircop October 14, 2016 at 8:10 AM Very funny Paul : ) Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 11:56 AM Thank you for liking, Charm:) Regards // paul

Alexis Y. October 14, 2016 at 7:58 AM LoI! Hi Paul, This is funny.I hate bad manners too! I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 11:43 AM Thank you, Alexis. Flies are in the habit of inviting themselves to dinner:) Regards // paul

Chris Green October 14, 2016 at 7:29 AM This was great, really nicely done. Paul Callus October 14, 2016 at 11:34 AM Thank you, Chris; your nice comments are appreciated. // paul