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1st July 2025

The Phantom phone Caller

There once was a phantom phone caller Who rang numbers he hadn't oughta Some fell for his charms Some raised the alarm Now the caller finds he's in deep water. One day he rang someone that he knew Thinking that they hadn’t got a clue They knew who he was Sent for the police squad He got locked up as idiots do. Worse thing about being in a cell Was being without a phone, it was hell He twiddled his thumbs All day and night long Till his finger digits started to swell. He cried for he wanted his mother And also his sister and brother But they didn’t care Just left him in there It couldn’t have been any tougher. His dad was the only one who cared “You’ll be out very soon son” he sweared He climbed the cell wall But had a big fall “You’re arrested” an officer declared.
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Freie Avatar
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Hark, who goes there? I couldn't tell if this was a Shakespearean tragedy or comedy. All I know is I'm laughing and crying at the same time. Oops, Oh Man! I just spotted! Thanks for the laundry bill!
Edmonds  Avatar
September 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Thank you Randy, your comments made me laugh too… Beryl
Beaufort Avatar
July 17, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Beryl, this is a great subject for our times. It's too bad people involved in this type of activity can't find something more acceptable and productive to do. We live in a culture in the US where everything now needs to be locked up or fenced off. The pain you describe for this fellow is a great reflection of his true inner state of soul. Thanks and hope we can avoid getting scammed! Smiles!!
Edmonds  Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Thank you Duke, this happened to me many years ago, I did the best thing, put the phone down and left the fool talking to himself. Smiles returned…Beryl
Wolf Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Don't you hate it when your thumbs swell up? lol. Great fun, Beryl
Edmonds  Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I do hate that Gershon, having swollen digits is no fun when trying get a poem done… Beryl
Baker Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Lovely fun read, Beryl. A string of 5 very good Limericks for us all! Thanks for sharing some light poetry, my friend. Hugs, Bill
Edmonds  Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Thank you a Bill, I once had a nasty phantom phone call, I put the phone down and left him him to waste his time and his breath… Beryl
George Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 10:35 PM
He rightly deserved the imprisonment. Such phantom phone callers are a real menace. Their main interest is to somehow extract money from unsuspecting people. Dear Beryl, you have written a series of hilarious limericks. Really enjoyed.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, limericks are fun to write and to read too… Beryl
Etgen-Baker Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 4:52 PM
a skillfully written and enjoyable set of Limericks.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Thank you Sara, so pleased to see you back writing your lovely poetry… Beryl
Allison Avatar
July 4, 2025 at 8:02 AM
oih Beryl I am so glad o popped back because this is now an epic tale! hugs jan xx
Edmonds  Avatar
July 4, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Thank you again Jan. Hugs Beryl xx
Rose  Avatar
July 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
lol what a sad story you tell, enjoyed your skillful poem Beryl
Edmonds  Avatar
July 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Thank you Rose… Beryl
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What a creative/fun write you have here. Love It... Thanks for the laugh. I just let the calls go on the machine. Then I call back my friends... Have a fun day writing away..........
Edmonds  Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Thank you Paula, best thing to do is to put the phone down and let them waste their time and breathe… Enjoy your day too… Beryl
Read Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 8:17 AM
If the phantom gives you a call, Just play along and keep your cool, And if you answer in rhyme, You'll blow their mind, For they'll think your having a ball.
Read Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 8:42 AM
If it made you smile then it's been worthwhile, hope Alan is feeling better.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
That made me laugh brother John. Thank you, sis Beryl
Lamoureux Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Great storytelling.
Edmonds  Avatar
July 2, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Thank you Richard… Beryl
Edmonds  Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thanks Jan, five verses now in all… Beryl xx
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
good one Beryl, reminds me of scam interceptors and also the romance scams:-) hugs Jan xx
Allison Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
ooh you've added a second verse too! hugs Jan xx
Edmonds  Avatar
July 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thank you Jan… Beryl xx
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