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Tales of O'Laddy and Lassie

Tales of O’Laddy and Lassie 

A sly Irish snake named O’Laddy
Thought he could hide from St. Paddy
Hid in the clover
Devious rover
Found in green Irish stew ending badly.

Lassie the cow, wild Irish rover
Romps in the hay - rolls in mint clover
Her milk all shook up
Now things go a-muck
Sells minty shakes at McDrover's.

Contest: Limericks in Honor of St. Patrick’s Day
Sponsor: L. Milton Hankins
3-5-21

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/20/2021 3:16:00 PM

Cute one. Got a chuckle. Reads like a good contender in the contest to me. Way to go. Thanks for dropping by my page with congrats. Sara

Sam Kauffman

Date: 3/10/2021 9:48:00 AM

Thanks JCB! So happy we could share an "Irish" chuckle together. Now that I have figured out the format I will try my hand at more limericks. They are fun and the zaniness of a limerick certainly brightens the day. Sending you shamrock blessings and a four leaf clover!

JCB Brul

Date: 3/8/2021 8:22:00 PM

This made me laugh , lady! More to come!!

Harry Horsman

Date: 3/8/2021 7:28:00 PM

GReat Limerick, love it.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/10/2021 9:45:00 AM

Hi Harry. So glad you enjoyed O'Laddy's tale! I had such fun creating it. Haven't written many limericks but they are fun! Hope you are well. Sending you blessings!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/6/2021 11:40:00 AM

Yes, he drove the snakes out of Ireland (according to legend) a great idea for the limerick, Sam!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/10/2021 9:42:00 AM

Many thanks Michelle! Had to do something a little different and the St. Patrick legend just popped into my mind. Have a great day! All the best my friend.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/5/2021 12:50:00 PM

Ew! Funny limerick, Sam. And I love the name "O'Laddy" for a snake. Won't be having any Irish stew this year! Hugs, Carolyn

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/10/2021 9:40:00 AM

Me neither! Will stick with a bit of corned beef and red potatoes. Safer that way! So glad you liked the snake's name. Had some fun with this one! All the best my friend. Sending you blessings!