There Was Once a Nerd

There was once a nerd so eager to lurk
Well fed up with his life and his cattle
So  he took off with a boat
But that boat did not float
And started to swim from Dover to Dunkirk
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Horne Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 10:58 AM
LOL, great fun, Gert. So sorry to hear you're still in such pain, and thank you for your comments, my friend. Sue and I do hope you'll feel much better soon.
Haick Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Enjoyed the fact that he did something to get out of the funk that he was in, Gert. As always, enjoyed the view! Always, Annalise
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 7:52 PM
I love that you made him have to swim, silly nerd. hahaha. Thanks for your comment today, Gert. Luv, Andrea
Austin Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Was that nerd named Davey Jones? Like your sense of humor. Love, Dave
Loving Iii Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 6:40 AM
sorry to say , this piece was nerdy. jhl
Sweetheart Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM
thankxxx Gert for your special words tonight on my contest entry... glad u enjoyed and had a good laugh..luv..
Calhoun Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Fun limerick. Good luck in the contest. KC
George   Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Good one, Gert. lol. Lainie
Guzzi Avatar
January 17, 2011 at 4:16 AM
soft smile, doing better GERT lines 3 & 4 all GOOD, the rhyme pattern is a/a/b/b/a so line 2 if OFF [in meter also make sure to start with a unstressed word you started with a STRESSED word da da DUM, is what you want. Light & Love and thanks for all the nice comments
A  Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 9:45 PM
wow! Gert, I love this and i love nerds.. enjoyed~skat
Mehta Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Great entry to the contest with this story of the nerd, Gert
Guzzi Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Gert line 1 & 2 & 5 need to be longer than 3 & 4 [2 & 4 are OK as they are] pump it up! ;) Light & Love
Devonshire Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 9:41 AM
This is such a cute take on the limerick contest, Gert. I laughed reading it! Best wishes for success in Deb's contest. I'm glad you didn't get hit with another flood. I've seen roads, bridges and piers totally washed away here in Florida during hurricanes. Many homes have also been destroyed. Thanks for writing to me. Love, Carolyn
Pettit Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM
I hope he made it. It's a long way from Dover to Calais.
Kendrick Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Enjoyed this one..LOL..Good rhyme and rhythm..That bar-be-que needs a special sauce for sure..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Bravo Gert.. a great Limerick and entry for Debbie's contest.. luv it ..so cool my friend.. good luck in the contest.. a great visual here ...funny too ..haha..
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