Jack Ellison Poet Limerick

Swore Like a Trooper

There once was a lass named Hortense
When she spoke she didn't make sense
An interpreter was needed
But the interpreter cheated
Swore like a trooper, made the air blue and intense


© Jack Ellison 2015

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Laura Breidenthal August 24, 2015 at 3:31 AM Hilarious limerick!! Always, Laura

Pam Deremer August 6, 2015 at 5:54 PM Very funny! Thanks. Jack Ellison August 6, 2015 at 7:44 PM Hello Pam! Happy you dropped by and glad you got a kick out of my silliness! Love, Jack xxx

Carol Eastman August 6, 2015 at 10:39 AM There once was a lass named Hortense... Whose interpeter spoke with offense... She got out her umbrella... and pounded his noggin, poor fella... Until he finally decided to make more sense... Jack Ellison August 6, 2015 at 7:49 PM Whoaaa! Everybody's getting into the limerick mode... good one, my dear Carol! Love, Jacko xxx

Eileen Manassian August 6, 2015 at 10:05 AM Oh Kenny!!! ;) You would come up with such a write!!! ;) BTW....Love your new avatar!! Hugs from Betty Boop. Jack Ellison August 6, 2015 at 7:51 PM Awww! Sweet Miss Boop! Kenny is happy to see your name again! Love ya lots, Kenny xxxx

Jan Allison August 6, 2015 at 8:56 AM lol - very clever Jack:-) hugs jan xx Jan Allison August 7, 2015 at 1:53 AM ha ha ha:-) you are famous too as a result though Jack!!!:-) hugs jan xx Jack Ellison August 6, 2015 at 7:53 PM Hello STAR! Not every day I get to talk to a celebrity! LOL Love ya dear sister... xxxxx