The Adventures of Jim the Trim - In An Islet

Jim, now rich, bought a wee li’l islet;
there he lived, with ten men and a starlet.
Changed his partner each day,
heaved and huffed till they say,
the islet is now, the town named Scarlet.





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The story's not over, he's not decadent.
Send away the men, he just simply can’t;
they built the town housing,
the roads and some building
for starlet Scarlet, whom the islet was meant.




21 April 2015
Humorous Poetry Contest - 4th Place
Sponsor : Thomas Martin

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 10/25/2015 6:03:00 PM
A beautiful and a wonderful humorous poem, congratulations on your excellent win. That is always you dear poet................A.M.
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Date: 5/5/2015 10:48:00 PM
Wow. A story limerick. You have a great way with words. And a very grreeeaaaat sense of humor. This won the contest too. Congrats. #7. A favorite.
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Date: 4/30/2015 7:01:00 PM
WELL DONE KIM...SKAT
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Date: 4/27/2015 1:15:00 PM
What a great limerick that tells a story too! I'm reading lots of limericks today and the smiles and laughs just keep coming. Congratulations on your success in Thomas's contest. Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 4/26/2015 3:55:00 PM
Yes, Kim, it is a joy to share the same smiles as others. PD
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Date: 4/25/2015 11:34:00 PM
Hello Kim, Congratulations on your Humorous Poetry contest win :) LINDA
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Date: 4/23/2015 1:54:00 PM
many congrats Kim:-) Hugs Jan xx
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Date: 4/23/2015 2:06:00 PM
I was gobsmacked to have 2 poems for me - really made me smile:-) Hugs jan xx
Date: 4/22/2015 9:34:00 PM
Congratulations on a great win.
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Date: 4/22/2015 7:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Blessings eve
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Date: 4/22/2015 3:46:00 PM
Very nice, congratulation on your win.
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Date: 4/22/2015 1:20:00 PM
Hello Kim : That is fantastic “.I'm on a holiday, sire. ” my Dear, hope it is some place exotic ???, besides your own country. This “ Joy and laughter prevents the angst from seeping in ” reads kind of ominous ???, Kim . I hope and pray that “ only light hearted writes come from my pen. ” come from other places as well and might also come to your heart !!! Bill .
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Date: 4/22/2015 10:27:00 AM
Very funny, Kim! Love it! Congratulations on your fine win! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 4/22/2015 9:23:00 AM
I guess Starlet Scarlet is gifted!
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Date: 4/22/2015 8:02:00 AM
- I love your limeric, Kim - I've tried to write one myself.... (but not for contest ... I find it difficult) ...... maybe / maybe not post it :)) - a 7 for you !!! - hugs // Anne-Lise - Luck in contest !!!!
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Date: 4/22/2015 7:19:00 AM
Kim, funny limerick, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem , Here Kitty, Kitty and yep who knew this melancholy girl could be humorous!!!
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Date: 4/22/2015 12:29:00 AM
Now you have made a sad face smile with this! I will choose to believe this was all for me!!!! :)
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Date: 4/21/2015 10:27:00 PM
G'day Kim... I'm beginning to wonder about the star in your limericks Kim. Is starlet Scarlet a decoy? Thanks Kim - Lindsay
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Date: 4/21/2015 8:17:00 PM
ahhh, it's a cute one. Adding in the starlet!!!
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Date: 4/21/2015 7:13:00 PM
In your write, I was a wee bit worried about "Jim the Trim", but then I read you lil' explanation. I'm sure that I'm not alone waiting for more of this adventure of Jim ! Have a wonderful week dear poet !..........much love, james
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Date: 4/21/2015 2:56:00 PM
Having read your last three gems, Kim, I see that you are still being very playful with the idiosyncrasies of man ( JIM THE TRIM ) . Bill .
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Date: 4/21/2015 10:49:00 AM
Very cute kim!
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Date: 4/21/2015 10:26:00 AM
his one is nice.. you made me read the others.. :)! KIm you really are good!! keep on..! Mabuhay tayo!! hugs! //olive eloisa
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Date: 4/21/2015 8:11:00 AM
Thank goodness, I was a little worried about Jim, but if he's with the scarlet starlet, well that's more my cup of tea. But just in case if I ever meet Jim and we have a drink, I will never say in front of him, "Bottoms up.".................See you soon Kim.....John
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Date: 4/21/2015 5:50:00 AM
Creative write..Enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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