Gershon Wolf Poet Limerick

The Fastest Girl in Town

   Jane was the fastest girl in her small town
   By age sixteen she'd been passed all around
      Jane went dancing one night
      Drank way too much, got tight
   Woke up next morn ~ a woman of renown

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Michael Tor February 20, 2024 at 7:08 PM Sadly many Janes out there who someday realize and regret their behavior. Life is a learning experience. Missed your Poetry my friend... Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:12 PM Nice to see your avatar again, Michael. Hope all is well. Blessings always, Gershon

Linda Alice Fowler February 20, 2024 at 8:14 AM Ahmmm, what she did! Cute gw. laf :) Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:14 PM What did poor Jane do? OK. She drank too much. And she woke up. Where's your mind, Linda?! lol. Thanks, gw

Kim Rodrigues February 19, 2024 at 7:32 PM Not a great way to become famous… Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:20 PM Really? Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers became famous dancing. Even Chubby Checker did. lol. Thanks, Kim.

Bill Baker February 19, 2024 at 6:26 PM Great Limerick poetry, Gershon. Now that's what limericks are supposed to read like. Nice twist at the end, my friend. A FAV for my list! Bill Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:25 PM Thanks for the FAV, Bill. ~ Twisted One

Joseph P. DiMino February 19, 2024 at 10:11 AM If only she had listened to her parents -- why, but we insist and learning the hard way!? Well said my friend. Let those young with ears listen. Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:30 PM Listen to our parents?! Good Gawd, man! You must be mad. lol. ~ Tu Ears Shut

Robert Gorelick February 19, 2024 at 9:43 AM Scored again, nailed this one! Robert Gershon Wolf February 20, 2024 at 8:35 PM Glad you found 'Jane' worthy of such high praise. lol. Thanks, Robert.

Jerry Brotherton February 19, 2024 at 3:49 AM One mistake can sometimes haunt you for life. Nice one, Gershon.