The Deputy D.A. of John Day

In a frontier town of Oregon
lives a rascally son of a gun.
He’s taking on louses
that beat up their spouses.
I can hardly believe that’s my son!


For Carolyn Devonshire's Contest:
Lawyer Limericks
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Babcock Avatar
March 22, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Read this one before and glad we have people like your son who will deal with the louses of this world. love phyl
K. Avatar
September 17, 2010 at 10:47 PM
ooh I think I missed out on this too? That's really cool how you wrote a limerick for your son--congrats as well! & see I haven't read a lot of your poems ;) no worries on not commenting in mine ;) hugs to you :) -- nikko :)
Walters Avatar
September 1, 2010 at 6:08 PM
Ha!! Great limerick- you have a way with these!! Congratulations :) hugs, kris
Haick Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's Contest, Andrea! I love this! Goes to my favs. Love, Audrey
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 31, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Andrea, A great Limerick with a fantastic end line punch which makes Limericks so much fun to read. Congrats on your win. Not surprizing it won.
Haick Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 6:48 PM
Andrea, you're a riot! My congratulations on your win in Carolyn's Lawyer Limerick Contest! Love, Audrey
Fraser Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Many congratulations Andrea on your win in Carolyn's fine contest with this funny Limerick >> James
Brown Avatar
August 30, 2010 at 5:16 AM
Congratulations Andrea on your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Lawyer Limericks". Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 10:43 PM
Super congrats Andrea. I knew this wasa winner. Thanks for your comments.
Mehta Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 9:05 PM
Congrats on the win, Andrea
Neels Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Hey Andrea, congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest, love Wilma
Henderson Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Congrats on your win in this contest. Charles
Sweetheart Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 1:50 PM
Congrats Andrea on your big win in the Limerick contest... enjoy this happy Sunday my friend..with luv..
Taylor Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Congrats, Andrea. Nice going. Ralph
Brumley Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Ouch! Well, at least he's successful! There's plenty of louses out there both male and female! Congrats on your win and this cute limerick Andrea!
Freeman Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations, Andrea on your successful presentation. Agape, Moses
Johnson Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Congratulations Andrea. In your son's defense, they say every accused deserves a lawyer and hearing.. Love, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 12:00 PM
That last line was a great twist, Andrea. Good job! Congratulations on your win! The competition was awesome and every contestant deserves a round of applause. Love, Carolyn
Roberts Avatar
August 29, 2010 at 11:47 AM
congrats on your win with this great little limerick
Culverhouse Avatar
August 27, 2010 at 7:40 PM
uh-oh I was not talking about your son in my limerick!! It was in fun.
D. Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 7:38 PM
where is the justice when you need it. lol. Loved it, because Oregon rocks"
Chachere Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 4:00 PM
lol.GOD FOR HIM!! cheer your lawyer son of a gun on to stardommm! weee! ~Always&Forever
Mannan Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 11:32 PM
Amazing end. Loved the humour. All the best for the contest and thanks for the comments.
Mehta Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Very surprising end, Andrea. Good luck in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
August 25, 2010 at 12:22 PM
Good luck Andrea in this contest.. another piece of great poetry to add to your collection.. my friend.. with luv.. enjoyed..ciao..
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