Tough Times

I used to wear a watch in my pocket
Times got tough and I had to hock it
Now if I do a crime
I cannot do the time
Because I haven’t the timepiece to clock it
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
June 13, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Very clever!! I enjoyed this fine limerick. LUv, Andrea
Reed Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 1:25 PM
You have to be caught first anyhow in order to do the time. Let's keep the offense between us. The word is mum - the limerick is cool. -alan
Richards Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Clever.....!!! So I won't "knock it!!"....
A   Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 12:06 PM
Loved this limerick, funny... enjoyed, smiles:)
Belt Avatar
June 11, 2010 at 11:11 AM
LOL....Good one Joe.....Good Luck in the contest.....Larry
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