Geoffrey Brewer Poet Limerick

The Fisherman and the Mermaid

THE FISHERMAN AND THE MERMAID

A young fisherman berthed in Penzance
Went ashore one fine night to a dance
He woke up on his boat
With a mermaid afloat
The First prize in a card game of chance


So was spawned a cross genus romance 
Though the neighbors regarded askance
They got married next day 
In a church by the bay
And went off to a fish farm in France

August 2019
Given N/A in Contest: ‘Two Sea Themed Limericks’

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Jeanne Mcgee October 1, 2019 at 3:41 PM A funny one with a happy ending. Congrats on your big win.

Mark Peterson September 30, 2019 at 8:54 PM A delightful limerick. So glad you reposted. Gives me hope for my N/As. Congratulations on placement.

Joseph P. DiMino August 10, 2019 at 10:18 AM Love it! Great writing. Imagery, humor--has it all! Perfect! Geoffrey Brewer August 10, 2019 at 11:47 AM Thank you, Joe.

Gershon Wolf August 7, 2019 at 8:54 AM 'Cross genus romance.' Interesting. Sounds like Gregor Mendel's experiments with actual sex thrown in! LOL. Nice entry for the contest, Geoffrey. Best wishes, Gershon Geoffrey Brewer August 7, 2019 at 10:01 AM Thank you, Gershon.

Suzanne Delaney August 6, 2019 at 5:50 AM Oh this is a fun one. Have to fav this one. Will be a winner for sure. Best, SuZ Geoffrey Brewer August 7, 2019 at 10:00 AM Many thanks. Suzanne.

P.S. Awtry August 4, 2019 at 4:01 PM o what fun! "a cross genus romance" clever clever. :) Geoffrey Brewer August 5, 2019 at 10:01 AM Cross gender is so ‘old hat’! Thanks P.S.

Jeanne Mcgee July 31, 2019 at 10:01 AM This is wonderful! I think you have a winner here for sure. Geoffrey Brewer August 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM Thank you very much, Jeanne.

Kim Rodrigues July 31, 2019 at 8:29 AM Nicely done, Geoffrey! Fun one ! Geoffrey Brewer August 4, 2019 at 12:49 PM Thanks, Kim.

Line Gauthier July 31, 2019 at 5:47 AM Lovely whimsy! Enjoyed your limerick, Geoffrey. Geoffrey Brewer August 4, 2019 at 12:49 PM Thanks, Line