Tallahassee Man

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I originally wrote this for the traditional limerick contest. However, it was suggested that "Dancing in Gertrude "was better for the contest. I'm glad I listened because it placed 5th place. Thanks Jan:-) Alexis

There was old man from Tallahassee Who loved woman and lots of whiskey That played the banjo Loud and sometimes low But his devoted fans were only three 4-14-18 Alexis Y.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/28/2018 10:37:00 AM

Delightful! The right three is all he needs.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/17/2018 1:18:00 AM

oh my , only three fans. That was an interesting little twist. I much enjoyed reading this.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 4/16/2018 6:06:00 PM

This bad boy brought a big smile to the Romantic Warrior's face, Alexis. Very well done limerick. So fabulously funny! Three thumbs up. Love and hugs.

Maria Williams

Date: 4/15/2018 8:40:00 AM

Great Limerick Alexis - pity he had only three fans - But if they were all women then he would have been happy - Lol ... Maria :)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/14/2018 5:59:00 PM

Saw this as I was scrolling the other day then it vanished, thought I'd imagined it lol. Great Lim Alexis.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/14/2018 2:40:00 PM

I liked this one but LOVED the Gertrude one Alexis, your limerick writing skills are coming on a treat!:-) hugs jan xx