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The Elusive Leprechauns

Bet your wondering why they're never seen?
The wee leprechauns all wearing the green
Well I'll tell you why
And this is no lie
They're all unconscious from too much Poteen



written 23rd February 2021



Poteen, known as poitin or potcheen, once illegal but now distilled commercially.
It is a very strong spirit once made from potatoes but now more often than not grain is used to distill it.

NOT FOR CONTEST

humorlimerick

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Valsa George

Date: 4/5/2022 2:12:00 AM

We have a local stuff illegally brewed at homes called 'arrack'...... very potent that even one peg of it is enough to give a kick to those who take it ! Next time we can booze these leprechauns with it ! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 4/5/2022 3:02:00 AM

Thank you Valsa, If I ever make it to India, I'll ask for some.lol. Tom

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/2/2021 8:16:00 AM

Somehow I missed this Limerick Tom, ‘super duper’ written with your usual aplomb. Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 3/2/2021 8:30:00 AM

Thank you Belle, originally Milton said you could submit 3 separate lims but it wont let you so thought id put them on anyway. Tom

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/28/2021 8:15:00 AM

Wouldn't changing what they use to make it change the taste? Don't know that much about alcohol though so maybe not. Enjoyed reading about those fairies. Sara

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/28/2021 10:05:00 AM

Thank you Sara, it used to be made from potatoes and it was illegal to make but that's changed now and its distilled commercially. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 2/27/2021 7:48:00 PM

Lol... A potent brew. Nicely penned Tom

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/28/2021 12:27:00 AM

Thank you very much Joseph, I tried it once, I can guarantee its strength. Hope you're well. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/27/2021 6:34:00 AM

Your humor once again is superb, and of course not only humorous but clever - strange how old ways of making liquor still linger on years after - we also have one here in South Africa called mampoer and in Crete, Greece called Raki. All are terribly strong like the Irish one that the Leprechauns drink! Blessings Jennifer.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/27/2021 8:42:00 AM

Thank you Jennifer, your right they'd all be good rocket fuel. Poteen, ouzo and raki, I've tried them all. Tom

Pandita Sietesantos

Date: 2/26/2021 8:00:00 AM

Hahahaha! I enjoyed reading this hilarious Limerick. Great pen, Tom! Have a wonderful weekend. Pandita

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/26/2021 8:16:00 AM

Thank you very much Pandita, im happy you enjoyed it, hope you too have a lovely weekend. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/24/2021 4:46:00 PM

very clever one!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/25/2021 1:04:00 AM

Thank you very much Andrea. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/24/2021 12:34:00 PM

- :))) ... -In Norway, aquavit is based on potato spirit, which is made from potatoes ... very strong liquor, Tom ... no wonder they are green :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/24/2021 12:44:00 PM

Lol, you're right Anne, it certainly keeps out the winter chill. Tom

Alexis Y.

Date: 2/24/2021 11:59:00 AM

Lol! Tom, Both Limericks were hilarious! If I see that poteen stuff; I'm running in the other direction fast! I enjoyed the read. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/24/2021 12:12:00 PM

Lol, thanks Alexis, must admit you couldn't finish a bottle of it, you'd never wake up. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/24/2021 10:57:00 AM

I was one of the first comnentors and it's gone. This is not the first time. Those leprechauns did it. I even posted one before this and it disappeared. I enjoyed this poem a lot Pangie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/24/2021 11:54:00 AM

Thank you Pangie for your third visit, no worries. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 2/24/2021 10:52:00 AM

Oh, here we go again. I replied early yesterday and it's gone. Not my fault.**** This is hilarious' TOM HAPPY SAINT PATRICK's Day. Pangie

Jenna Logan

Date: 2/24/2021 7:51:00 AM

That's some potent poteen and a great limerick, Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/24/2021 8:10:00 AM

Thank you very much Jenna, had a taste a few years ago, really strong stuff. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/23/2021 11:03:00 PM

Must be very potent drink. Lovely limerick.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/24/2021 12:46:00 AM

Thank you Victor, yes it is, really strong stuff, rocket fuel lol. Tom

Ilene Bauer

Date: 2/23/2021 4:05:00 PM

ha! this is great, tom! i never heard of poteen, but it works beautifully in your limerick!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/23/2021 4:17:00 PM

Thank you very much Ilene, im happy that you enjoyed it. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/23/2021 3:51:00 PM

Hello Tom … never heard of poteen, but I dare say by drinking it I will start seeing leprechauns - thanks Tom - Lindsay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/23/2021 3:52:00 PM

Lol, you're not wrong there Lindsay, tried some once, it burnt my throat. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 2/23/2021 3:19:00 PM

Hello tom, I am not a fan ot the poteen. Just looking at it turns me off. The leprechauns can it all. enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/24/2021 10:23:00 AM

Hello Tom, yes a drop in moderation is good. Yes some people do not know when to stop. Enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/23/2021 3:46:00 PM

Thank you very much Darlene, a drop in moderation is fine but some don't know when to stop. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/23/2021 3:15:00 PM

Ah, this is a great one Tom! Too cute and funny. :) Linda

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/23/2021 3:45:00 PM

Thank you very much Linda, glad you enjoyed it. Tom

Judy Ball

Date: 2/23/2021 2:42:00 PM

This is so cutre an entrtaining Tom. Loved it. Had a mental picture of a little greeen clad leprechaun lying passed out under some bushes. Well done. God Bless, JB

Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/23/2021 3:45:00 PM

Thank you very much Judy, the poteen would do that, really strong spirit. Tom