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Tickling a Man's Funny Bone: a Tribute In Spoof

I tickled funny bones of five Souper men
So I gave thought to trying it once again
In the order they replied
My sarcasm was applied
As I gently heckled them with ink and pen

First, Tom Cunningham, who "liked my collection"
To femme limericks he had no objection
But now it's his turn
Tom, forgive the burn
I heard you're headed for a house of correction

Jerry T Curtis said to "keep them coming"
But I think that lately he's been slumming
He's all aflutter
And starts to stutter
When his lady friend starts his heart strumming

Then there was the poet of romance, Tim Smith
His sweet words of seduction are not a myth
I know it to be truth
Don't ask me. It's uncouth
I don't kiss and tell so I'm pleading the fifth

John Gondolf said my limericks made him "chuckle"
His comments are always filled with honeysuckle
But if he wants a date
I'll have to castigate
I have a black belt in the use of my knuckles

"I needed smiles and giggles," said Greg Barden
His poems are flowers blooming in a garden
But some words are couture
Fertilized with manure
Now I guess I'll have to beg for Greg's pardon

Gentlemen, I ask forgiveness for this spoof
My humorous parodies should be the proof
That I like all of you
And don't mind if ya do
Get even in your own limericks of reproof
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Leffanta Avatar
July 15, 2018 at 2:59 PM
I won't comment on your limericks, but you have an awesome talent with words! Aloha! Rico (to validate this I must type "B69"?)
Man Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:41 AM
Lin, I love your playful piece. To tell a clever and humorous story, in poetic style, takes a lot of skill. Maybe one day I will be one of your characters. Tim shouldn't possess all of your secrets.
Lane Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:51 AM
Thanks so much, Chance. I think there's a 'chance' I can star you as a character in a limerick, and Tim doesn't know all my secrets ~
Rodrigues Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 9:53 PM
Very funny! Congrats on POTD!
Lane Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:49 AM
Thank you, Kim.
Barden Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 4:01 PM
LOL - Yep, another smile served up just in time, (before I opened my veins), thank you! This is great, and no need to beg pardon - you nailed it!! :-D I have a friend who always says "The only difference between Barden and burden is "U"!!", (meaning Me). Thank you for the nod in this wonderfully creative write - feel free to roast me anytime, Dear friend! (This is POTD?!? Awesome! I saw the other comments - they haven't given me one for ages - the admins don't like me, I guess, lol).
Lane Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:49 AM
Thanks for comments, Greg.
Smith Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 11:32 AM
A very worthy select group to spoof, congratulations Lin for POTD honors...
Lane Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:49 AM
They were chosen because they commented on another limerick set I posted a while back. Thanks, Charlie.
Andresen Avatar
May 10, 2018 at 6:46 AM
- Congratulations on p.o.t.d., Lin :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Lane Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Thank you so very much, Anne-Lise.
May Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:03 PM
Very nicely done...Congrats on POTD
Lane Avatar
May 14, 2018 at 7:48 AM
Thank you, Joseph.
Messina Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 3:08 PM
Very witty and humorous, I'm sure the fellas have enjoyed it. Congrats, Lin on your POTD...Enjoyed the read...Charlie
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 7:56 PM
Thanks a lot, Charlie.
Gondolf Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 12:18 PM
Wow, Lin, congrats on POTD! I'm so happy we inspired you to write this ;) John
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 7:54 PM
I'm happy for you, John.
Turner Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:24 AM
Congratulations Lin on POTD Very humorous tribute to some very fine poets.
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Hardly worthy except for the gents mentioned. Thanks, Danny.
Warrior Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 7:34 AM
Back to Congrats!!! Laney...love & light...^WW^
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:29 AM
It's just a silly spoof. Thanks, WW
Bateman Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 7:28 AM
Hello Lin, Congratulations on POTD!! Very funny, and very cleverly done. LOL!! Cheers and Best, Gary
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM
Thanks, Gary.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 6:37 AM
Giggles Galore! Congratulations on potd! Mo Hugs :)
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 10:28 AM
It's just a piece of fluff, but thanks.
Cunningham Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 3:23 AM
Big congratulations to you Lin, well deserved POTD. Tom.
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 6:19 AM
;-)
Y. Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 3:22 AM
I'm just coming back to say congratulations on getting the poem of day:-) Alexis
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 6:19 AM
;-)
Allison Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 2:18 AM
Many congrats On POTD Lin, I'm sitting on my throne worried about my limerick queen crown now lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Lane Avatar
May 9, 2018 at 6:19 AM
as if
Y. Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 11:00 AM
Hi Lin, You picked some awesome poets to pay tribute to:-) Alexis
Lane Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Thanks, Alexis. They were chosen because they were the 5 who commented on an earlier limerick I posted.
Warrior Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 9:34 AM
Well done Lois Laney lol...your Souper men, I'm sure are proud...love and light...^WW^
Lane Avatar
May 8, 2018 at 11:25 AM
Thank you very much.
Smith Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 5:32 PM
I'm not saying a word but the captcha was ahm lol great Lin
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 6:04 PM
I thought it was apropos. Lol Thank you, Tim.
Gondolf Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 2:18 PM
Hahaha...You are so clever, Lin, my response has been posted!!! John
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 2:26 PM
Haha John. I'll be right there to read your reproval.
Cunningham Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM
I'm laughing still, started reading and thought I know that name lol, you'll have me looking over my shoulder every time I go out now. .......................... Jan and lin lane headed into the town/pens drawn ready for a limerick show down /but who will win/jan maybe lin/but remember there's only one crown / ............................ I've booked a flight outa here lol. Seriously thanks for the honour Lin. Regards. Tom.
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 5:11 PM
Have no fear, Tom. You're safe.
Cunningham Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 1:33 PM
I'm not here, I'm at the airport lol.
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 1:10 PM
That's not a contest I'll take part in, Tom. Jan wears the crown. Thank you for taking my silliness with your usual good humor.
Allison Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 10:30 AM
ha ha ha Lin you chose five wonderful poets to honour with your words:-) hugs jan xx
Lane Avatar
May 7, 2018 at 10:32 AM
They were the five who commented on my lady limericks, so I thought they earned equal time. Thanks so much, Jan
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