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Tax Dodging

When tax is due make sure that you pay Scarface didn't and got put away For the feds they got wise Took Capone by surprise Alcatraz he went for a long stay. So the moral of this limerick rhyme Tax dodging is a serious crime If you love prison life And you wont miss your wife Be prepared you'll go down for some time . Written on 24th December 2018 For tax and finance limerick contest Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire. ( male )

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Arthur Vaso

Date: 1/3/2019 3:10:00 AM

What a great poem! The government doesn't like competition is why Capone went away, but if you are an average Joe pay your taxes, if you wish to dodge them become a politician!!! LOL and congrats , well deserved, love these kinda poems

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/3/2019 6:37:00 AM

Thanks very much Arthur, what annoys me is the big companies that are slow to pay up. Tom.

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/31/2018 7:12:00 PM

Congratulations for your win Tom! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/1/2019 1:30:00 AM

Thank you Heidi, happy new year. Tom.

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/31/2018 4:18:00 PM

Hi Tom, I'm just coming back to say Congratulations on a well deserved win. Wishing on the best in 2019! Happy New Year's my friend:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 1/1/2019 1:29:00 AM

Thank you Alexis, hope you have a wonderful 2019. Tom.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/31/2018 3:18:00 PM

You have a talent for limericks, my friend, and I will probably end up in Alcatraz. LOL Some of the competition in the contest was incredible. Congratulations on a second-place win in my contest. Have a wonderful New Year! Best wishes, Carolyn

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/31/2018 3:35:00 PM

Thank you very much Carolyn, there were some gems for the contest. Thank you for hosting. Wishing you a very happy new year hoping it brings good health and happiness. Tom.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/31/2018 7:45:00 AM

Creative work. Reads like a good contender. Way to go. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/31/2018 8:19:00 AM

Thank you Sara, happy new year to you and your family. Tom.

Charles Messina

Date: 12/31/2018 5:28:00 AM

So true it is Tom...lol Nice Limerick from the king of lim's Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/31/2018 5:48:00 AM

Thanks Charlie, if Jack sees that ww3 will start lol. Tom.

Line Gauthier

Date: 12/30/2018 7:29:00 PM

LOL much wisdom in these lines, Tom. Happy New Year!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/31/2018 3:01:00 AM

Thanks line, taxman always wins. Hope 2019 brings you all things good. Tom.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/30/2018 2:50:00 PM

Truly enjoyed this double Limerick, Tom. In my country, we say that prison is for the poor and the unlucky. The wealthy usually manage to get away with just by paying a fine! Regards & Happy New Year. // paul

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2018 3:47:00 PM

Thanks Paul, you're right, the very rich have a knack of wriggling away from justice, money certainly talks for some. Happy new year. Tom.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 12/30/2018 2:01:00 PM

- The tax is high in Norway .... and in Norwegian prisons you can choose between three different dinners every day ... or you can receive food from Mc. Donald :) - I don't have the money to buy dinner at Mc. Donald every day .... but, you're right ... I will miss my husband :))) - Best wishes for the new year, my friend Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2018 2:29:00 PM

Thanks Sunshine, prison sounds good in Norway. In the UK they want to give all prisoners a phone. Thought prison was supposed to be a deterrant. Hope you have a wonderful 2019. Tom.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 12/30/2018 2:00:00 AM

Yep, you can’t beat the tax man. Happy New Year Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2018 12:11:00 PM

Thanks Richard, hope you have a happy new year too. Tom.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/30/2018 1:10:00 AM

Hi Tom, Amazing Limerick - very funny - lots of luck in the contest. Wishes and poetry hugs for 2019, Jennifer

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2018 12:01:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer, hope you have a great new year with your family. Tom.

Susan Ashley

Date: 12/29/2018 10:57:00 PM

Your clever wit is on full display with this pair of limericks, Tom. Fun and fabulous! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes to you for a happy new year.. ~Susan

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2018 12:00:00 PM

Thank you very much Susan, best wishes to you for 2019. Tom.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 12/29/2018 8:15:00 PM

Both are most witty, clever and grin creators. I really like the use of Alcatraz and Capone. All the best to you in the contest and all else ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/30/2018 11:58:00 AM

Thank you CayCay, hope you had a nice Christmas. Best wishes for 2019. Tom.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/28/2018 3:50:00 PM

Ooh a hard fact to face; well done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/29/2018 2:34:00 AM

Thank you M.L. , there is no escaping the taxman. Happy new year. Tom.

P.S. Awtry

Date: 12/28/2018 1:55:00 PM

a cautionary tale :) best of luck in the contest and many blessings in the new year!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/29/2018 2:33:00 AM

Thank you P.S., I hope 2019 brings you good health and happiness. Tom

Silent One

Date: 12/26/2018 8:17:00 AM

You are right Tom, how sad the biggest companies get away with not paying enough tax here in the UK..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/26/2018 12:13:00 PM

They wouldn't let the man in the street get away with it. Hope you had a nice Christmas. Tom.

James Horn

Date: 12/25/2018 5:24:00 PM

Trump has been a really beauty; Draft dodging has been his duty; A real pest; Women molest; Cake that is a real tooty fruity.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/26/2018 12:12:00 PM

Haha nice one James. Tom

Nette Onclaud

Date: 12/25/2018 1:56:00 PM

OMG, tom... you are so funny.. the wife, al capone, lol... i had a good time with this lim.. merry christmas!.. what for dinner?.. huggs

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/25/2018 2:39:00 PM

Haha Glad you liked it Nette, hope you and your family had a wonderful day . Tom. P.S. Lotsa turkey

Mike Gentile

Date: 12/24/2018 12:01:00 PM

Good One Tom !!! Happy Holidays !!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2018 2:20:00 PM

Thanks very much Mike, and happy holidays to you too. Tom.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/24/2018 10:42:00 AM

Certainly not worth the dodge! Bread, water and prison bars. Merry Christmas, Tom!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2018 2:19:00 PM

Thank you Kim, merry Christmas to you too. Tom.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 12/24/2018 10:12:00 AM

GOOD ONE, Tom! Janice

John Gondolf

Date: 12/24/2018 7:55:00 AM

A great limerick for the contest, Tom, best of luck. John

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2018 2:18:00 PM

Thank you very much John. Tom.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 12/24/2018 7:04:00 AM

Capone sure paid his dues..you are right..don't try to cheat the tax man. Well said Tom. Best for a win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2018 2:17:00 PM

Thank you very much Vijay, he'll always get his money make no mistake lol

Alexis Y.

Date: 12/24/2018 4:04:00 AM

Hi Tom, I agree with them below, you've penned a well written string of limericks. Great for the contest theme. Not paying taxes is a serious crime. I wish you the best of luck in contest:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/24/2018 4:18:00 AM

Thanks Alexis, they always pay in the end and rightly so, it annoys me when you hear of big companies trying to avoid paying. Tom

Vladislav Raven

Date: 12/23/2018 7:07:00 PM

Hi Tom, I love the content of the limericks. They read like a win to me my friend. Love the fun content. Have a wonderful Christmas season. your friend always....Mike.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/23/2018 11:12:00 PM

Thank you very much Mike, glad you enjoyed it. Have a wonderful Christmas. Tom.