The Mermaids Ball .

The  mermaids  ball  music  still  lingers .

Swordfish  Fred  and his shoal  of  sweet singers

Had  a  whale  of  a  time

On  the octopus  slime

Caressed  by  their  salty  fish-fingers .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Allison Avatar
December 20, 2014 at 1:53 PM
om my word this is so funny - i love writing limericks especially bawdy ones:-) hugs jan xxx
Delacroix Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Yes, indeed congrats on your win! Sean! Well deserved! How very perfect and musical indeed. A whale of a limerick! :) And thank you for your kind comments on mine today. Best wishes, Caroline.
Pickett Avatar
March 3, 2010 at 9:27 AM
Congrats on your win.....:JP]
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Sean. Love, Carol
Haick Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 9:06 PM
Dear Sean, My congratulations on your win in the contest! Thank you also for taking the time to read my poem and leave kind comments for me. Peace, Audrey
Strand Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 8:21 AM
An Irish double Sean ,congrats.Only caught the highlights (or lowlights in your'e English) still till time for Johnno to get it right on the night.Glad you guy learnt the lesson of Cardiff and booted the ball into touch.Thought Wales gifted the game to the French.Happily did not catch the game in Italy.Rgds Brian & thanks for your always welcome comments.
Culverhouse Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 5:39 AM
I love it!! congrats on the winning poem!
Fraser Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 3:51 AM
Kool Limerick Sean, i am delighted for you being placed in Carolyn's fine contest >> James
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 12:28 AM
It’s a fish eat fish world out there! Congratulations Sean, you swam to the top of the pond with your winning placement in Carolyn Devonshire’s Sea Tale Limerick contest. (Imagine bubbles floating around the following words!) Bask in the fun of the winner’s circle. You deserve it. Big Smiles! Lovingly, Dane Ann
Dietrich Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 11:45 PM
Hey, you won!! awesome, Sean. I am glad to finally have seen your fine limerick employing great word play on those sea creatures! LUv, Andrea
Keogh Jr. Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 9:07 PM
And might I congratulate you, Sean, on your win! You have a deft wat with the pen, as our ancestors would say. Good, solid job. And Thank you, too! Regards, Gerard.
Scripca Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 8:27 PM
Wow! Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Sea you!!! Love, Iolanda
Sweetheart Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 6:53 PM
Congrats Sean on your winning poem in the Limerick contest.. knew it was going to the winners circle first time I read it.. a terrific tale and a wonderful win for u to enjoy.. luv.. "Sweetheart"
Devonshire Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 6:22 PM
This is so cute, Sean! Congratulations on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn
Gorelick Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 6:20 PM
Your so good at funny stuff( thats my immaturity showing).. Im so glad you got a win. Your biggest fan..BG I miss your footles...
Mason Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 3:33 PM
Awesome ... hope this is for Carolyn's contest!! It is surely a winner ...
Strand Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 7:58 AM
Now now Sean,live and let live.They do make a mess though.Happily they are a sign that the weather is a-changing, in the garden this morning green shoots are on my early clematis,doubt if that applies to the economy in these hereparts.Have a good sporting weekend.We have the teenag grankids to stay.Bliss !.Rgds Brian
Strand Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 12:55 AM
Bes wishes with this one Sean.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments & observations today.I doubt white will 'punch' ture the green.
Keogh Jr. Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 5:35 PM
Being Irish, I knew that you would produce a good one. You did. Original and concrete at the same time! Nicely turned. Thanks for your kindness. Regards, Gerard.
Omaidin Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Hilarious, hilarious, very clever Déirdre
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February 25, 2010 at 11:54 AM
You've got me chuckling with this one. I always can count on your humor to brighten my day. Keep on writing! Good luck in the contest. Karen
Brown Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Sean, an absolutely smelly write. Just funning you my friend. Excellent entry for the contest. I wish you the best. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 8:12 AM
Love it!! A witty contender!! Good luck Sean!! :)
Pickett Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 8:06 AM
Interesting form my friend.... Keep em' comin'.....:JP]
A  Avatar
February 25, 2010 at 7:32 AM
A limerick with humor I enjoyed reading your poem . This morning..Mermaids are excellent for any kind of contest..Thank uuu.4 your comment on my shark tale.....IRMA
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