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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Kendrick Avatar
March 20, 2021 at 3:16 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
Kauffman Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 9:48 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!
Brul Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 8:22 PM
This made me laugh , lady! More to come!!
Horsman Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 7:28 PM
GReat Limerick, love it.
Kauffman Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 9:45 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!
Faulkner Avatar
March 6, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Yes, he drove the snakes out of Ireland (according to legend) a great idea for the limerick, Sam!
Kauffman Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 9:42 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.
Devonshire Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 12:50 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
Kauffman Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 9:40 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!
Krutsinger Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 12:43 PM
Funny for sure. It is a winner!
Kauffman Avatar
March 10, 2021 at 9:38 AM
Thank you Caren! Had fun with this one! Glad it brought some Irish mirth into your day! Blessings!
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