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The Foreign Diplomat

While campaigning among South American civilians 

he got news of the death of three Brazilians

        He said he was vexed
        
        then he asked quite perplexed

just how many is a brazillion?

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Richard Breese

September 23, 2014 at 11:02 PM

Another great limerick.

Andrea Dietrich

December 18, 2010 at 4:03 PM

Looking at this one again. it's REALLY a good one!

David Smalling

December 9, 2010 at 4:13 AM

This is hot ... pure wax, pure wax, melted and running all over my beard. Awesome

Tahera Mannan

November 8, 2010 at 9:27 PM

Terrifically put up. Many congratulations on your win.

Francine Roberts

November 7, 2010 at 8:26 PM

this one was hilarious, congrats on your win Ralph

Andrea Dietrich

November 7, 2010 at 6:00 PM

Hey, Congratulations, Ralph. Your limerick is truly funny! Luv, Andrea

Robert A. Dufresne

November 7, 2010 at 2:19 PM

congrats to you Ralph...humorous

Audrey Haick

November 7, 2010 at 2:02 PM

My warm congratulations on your well-earned win in Carolyn's contest, Ralph. Always, Audrey

Dr Hitendra Mehta

November 7, 2010 at 12:57 PM

Ralph...Many congrats on winning in contest with this nice piece. Luv/Best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta

John Freeman

November 7, 2010 at 11:40 AM

Depicts the lack of understanding of the problem quite well, Ralph. Congratulations on your poem's honor. Agape, Moses

Wilma Neels

November 7, 2010 at 11:31 AM

Witty limerick Ralph ;) congratulations to you!

Dr.Ram Mehta

November 7, 2010 at 5:45 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire

November 7, 2010 at 5:27 AM

Got a great laugh from your last line, Ralph. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

November 1, 2010 at 10:52 PM

hahahha THIS IS EXCELLENT HAIKU> If it is for that one contest, I know I would score it very high. LUv, Andrea

Sheri Fresonke Harper

November 1, 2010 at 6:18 PM

hmm, got the limerick down, cute end line :) Sheri

Barbara Gorelick

November 1, 2010 at 2:22 PM

glad you are being featured. I thought it was great the first time I read it. BG

Caryl Muzzey

November 1, 2010 at 9:49 AM

GREAT Limerick! I really enjoyed the read. Congratulations on being featured this week. Caryl

Carol Sunshine Brown

November 1, 2010 at 9:39 AM

Congratulations on a well earned featured write this week Ralph. Love, Carol

Joy Wellington

October 31, 2010 at 9:47 PM

Ralph, this is a beauty! So true though some people just don't get it. Congrats to you. Joy (Jew)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

October 31, 2010 at 8:15 PM

Congrats Ralph on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great piece to share with us all today with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

October 31, 2010 at 10:05 AM

Just how many is a brazillion, what a fantastic expression, quite witty, Ralph

Barbara Gorelick

October 31, 2010 at 8:39 AM

so very funny... I think thats how far our country is in debt...BG

Francine Roberts

October 31, 2010 at 7:57 AM

too funny Ralph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

October 31, 2010 at 7:30 AM

hahahahaha.. Ralph u have done it again my friend.. entertained the Soup Family with this grand Limerick.. good luck if for the current contest luv... how many is a brazillion? if they ever find out we will be in trouble luv.. happy Halloween Sunday ....