Harry Horsman Poet Limerick

Taxing Times

I pay the tax you keep billing
Although very poor I am willing
Collective we are rich
Alone down to the last stitch
A part of this cull of one’s last shilling.


Our tax is outrageous
Our politicians umbrageous
Like one step forward
Then two steps backward
Is being honest disadvantageous?


An old man who lived in a windmill
Way up north in the town of Churchill
Was told he would have to pay
The revenue man the next day
Spent all night taking a part his still.

© harry horsman 2011

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Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 21, 2013 at 8:02 AM Just looking, I like these xx

Richard Lamoureux December 8, 2012 at 7:17 AM It seems to be the bain of the entire world. Enjoyed your poem Harry.

Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2012 at 12:53 PM ok, now THIS set I can really get into. Love your humor, Harry, and the last one is perfect for this contest you had entered!! also, a VERY belated congrats for these!! Luv, andrea

Carol Sunshine Brown February 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM Congratulations on your win Harry in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Taxing Times". Love, Carol

Kory Calhoun February 4, 2011 at 4:22 PM Hi Harry - Congratulations on your WIN in Carolyn's contest! Best wishes, KC

James Fraser February 4, 2011 at 11:53 AM Many congratulations Harry on your win in Carolyn's contest....:) ** No 1 son is of to watch Arsenal v Newcastle tomorrow. Have a lovely weekend my Geordie buddy....:)

Dr.Ram Mehta February 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM Conmgratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, harry

John Freeman February 3, 2011 at 11:49 AM Congratulations Harry on your worthy poem's top ten place. Agape, Moses

Tahera Mannan February 2, 2011 at 9:48 PM Good one Harry.many congratulations for this win.

Robert Pettit February 2, 2011 at 6:59 PM A great trio of limericks. I especially admired the last one. Congratulations on winning in Carolyn's contest.

Joyce Johnson February 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM Congratulations Harry on your win. Joyce

Robert A. Dufresne February 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM congrats on your win Harry.... sad ending!

Ralph Taylor February 2, 2011 at 2:18 PM Congrats on your well deserved win, Harry. Nice going. Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire February 2, 2011 at 1:14 PM The situation you describe is really quite sad, Harry, but the last line had me laughing out loud! Please tell the old man I'll happily store his still. :) Congratulations on your win. The competition was very strong, so take pride in your accomplishment! Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts February 2, 2011 at 1:09 PM congrats on your win Harry with this witty piece

James Fraser February 1, 2011 at 11:23 AM Koolio Limerick Harry. This is going to be a toughie for Carolyn to judge. Good luck in the contest....:)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 1, 2011 at 8:31 AM Brilliant Harry and right too the point .. taxes are a fact of life but your Limerick gives us a smile ... and wake up call too luv.. good luck in the contest...winner winner my friend..

Doris Culverhouse January 31, 2011 at 5:41 PM they say 70% of americans make less than 58K I find that sad. funny stuff! I just filled mine out today=( boy my head hurts.

Diane Locksley January 31, 2011 at 5:27 PM Hah! He better take apart that still very fast if the feds are on the way. Funny poem Harry. Good luck in the contest, Diane

Dr.Ram Mehta January 31, 2011 at 5:13 PM Very nice theme you have chosen , harry enjoyed the humor and wit,

Barbara Gorelick January 31, 2011 at 4:18 PM I loved the last one..funny stuff..BG

Debbie Guzzi January 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM has a real point here in these charming political statements! Light & Love

Poet Destroyer A January 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM Nice Harry, good luck in the taxes.. sadly i have no refund comming back.. i feel like the old man in your poem... enjoyed your poem,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire January 31, 2011 at 3:23 PM :) Thanks for supporting the contest, Harry! Love, Carolyn