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my first attempt at limericks hope I got it right

The Blacksmith

The blacksmith while he was hammering
did hit his thumb, oh boy how it stung
dipped it in water
got bit by an adder
boy, he swore and swore at the aching
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Wolf Avatar
October 5, 2016 at 9:37 PM
Haha, Blacksmiths get the first toast at any festival, for they use all four elements in their craft. 7 PAGES Shadow of poetry, wow! You are a prolific writer. And thank you for taking your time dropping by on lil olde me. :-) /|\
Andresen Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 7:26 AM
- A fun and well done poem, Linda! - Pleased to read your poem today. - Wish you a nice day. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 3:22 PM
ty glad you liked it 1st one I have done so I hope I got it right Linda
Jones Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 7:30 PM
Ha....great write..enjoyed
Hamilton Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 4:23 AM
hi Donna pleased that you enjoyed it Linda
Tacito Avatar
May 29, 2013 at 2:07 PM
This was enjoyable to read. I felt the pain of it too. :) Nicely done!!!
Hamilton Avatar
May 30, 2013 at 4:23 AM
ty Drake yes so did I lol glad you enjoyed Linda
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