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Limerick written - 12th August 2023

Sweet William There once was a man, smelt like a trash can ‘Til came the day the dreadful fray began Wife said she would leave And find a new squeeze Who smelt as delightful as Sweet William. The man said nothing, but thought all the more Afraid that the wife would show him the door He took a good scrub In a hot bathtub Then scent of roses poured from every pore. He pleaded “forget Sweet William, please do” “I smell wonderful for you now, it’s true” She had a huge laugh At his daft remark As ‘twas in the garden Sweet William grew.

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David Fisher

Date: 8/16/2023 5:24:00 PM

This smells like a mighty fine limerick. Love limerick stories!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/15/2023 10:12:00 AM

Creative one for sure. Thanks for sharing it with us. Your visits to my page add a special touch. Sara

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/15/2023 12:04:00 PM

Thank you for that Sara, it’s always a pleasure to visit your page… Belle

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/13/2023 3:07:00 PM

very cute limerick set, Belle

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/15/2023 12:03:00 PM

Thank you Andrea… Belle

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 8/13/2023 2:28:00 PM

A creative/fun Limerick write/picture. A fun read. Have a great day.............

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/15/2023 12:02:00 PM

Thank you very much Paula. Have a great day too… Belle

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/12/2023 6:56:00 PM

In a display of remarkable wit, a valuable lesson was imparted to him, fostering a fervent desire to maintain an unblemished reputation henceforth. The ultimate consequence, indeed, proved to be a fortuitous turn of events. In order to attain a state of impeccable virtue, her demeanor had to assume a stern disposition. Presently, he emerges as a rejuvenated individual, evoking the imagery of a pristine blossom, one may confidently surmise.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/13/2023 3:08:00 AM

Wow Sotto, that was some review, thank you very much indeed… Belle

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/12/2023 10:39:00 AM

Very witty, let's hope he keeps squeaky clean from now on :)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/12/2023 2:16:00 PM

Thank you Michelle, he must keep himself clean for fear of being removed from the scene… Belle :)

John Read

Date: 8/12/2023 10:27:00 AM

Well at least it taught him a lesson. And the outcome was a blessing. To be squeaky clean. She had to be mean. Now he's fresh as a daisy I'm guessing.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 8/12/2023 2:11:00 PM

Thank you brother John, he dare not be sneaky clean from now on, or else he’s gone… Sis Belle