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Ufo Limerick(Unidentified Faulty Organization)

Echoes heard from Mars to Pluto
Sound the alarm on alien radio
Jupiter cried, cause Saturn's ring was lost
"Repeat" no matter the cost!
Heathcare for all, pay it again, Sammy-o

For Carolyn Devonshire's Limerick contest
Thanks Carolyn!! It was fun!

There is an old Humphrey Bogart film with the quote"play it again Sam" That is what 
gave me the idea for the play on words. did not mean to offend anyone. I was just 
trying to make a rhyme with pluto.

If you noticed this limerick makes no sense, like what's going on in Washington DC 
with the healthcare form and reform! (**)

Copyright © Doris Culverhouse | Year Posted 2010

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 4/6/2010 9:20:00 AM Really enjoyed. Nice one. Login to Reply

Dr.Ram Mehta Date: 4/5/2010 6:05:00 AM Congrats on the win. A fine celestial rendevous Login to Reply

Bathsheba Bathsheba Date: 3/29/2010 4:58:00 AM Doris - I will not pretend to understand American politics - Its bad enough understanding it in the Uk - But I do take take umbrance at the use of the word "Sambo" - I find this a derogatory term and totally unnecesary in this day and age - I know that you have changed it to "Sammy-o" and for that I applaud you - But whether anyone wants to admit it or not when the word "Sambo" is used it is used as a racial slur against black people - And that is one thing that I will not tolerate - Ever -:) Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 3/25/2010 7:10:00 PM Doris, you're alright in my book! have always enjoyed hearin' from you and your Mom! don't let this get you low! you're the best!!!! love, jimbo Login to Reply

Doris Culverhouse Date: 3/25/2010 5:42:00 PM I was not name calling--It is just humor and trying to make a rhyme. If you don't get it don't read it. Login to Reply

James Fraser Date: 3/25/2010 5:05:00 PM Doris, do not let this episode deter you from remaining on the Soup. We have never met, i know your mom, and i know you from the poetry i write of which you know i do, but you decline from reading. This highlights the real you, and racism will never be a part of you, not one word - not ever. So please keep writing > kindest regards >> James Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/25/2010 4:00:00 PM Doris, thanks for changing the last word to sammy-o. Although I do not agree with the content of this poem, I can appreciate parodies and political humor that do not involve name calling. Let me just leave it at that. I have always known you to be a decent woman, so I hope we can all deal with each other's many differing views on the soup with decorum! LUv, Andrea Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/25/2010 8:27:00 AM Doris, Frank Herrera feels the reference to Sambo was a poke at Obama. Is that what you intended? I didn't see that in this poem at all. Check out Frank's blog and let me know. My mind just doesn't work that way. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/25/2010 7:02:00 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest...I really like the Limerick..I have never seen the movie so I do not know about the line...I know that you did not mean anything derogatory in this because I know you...Great idea and write..Mom Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 3/24/2010 3:35:00 PM Doris, congratulations, but I didn't really like the reference to Sambo. LUv,andrea Login to Reply

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Date: 3/23/2010 4:30:00 AM Doris, Congratulations on your win in New Contest: Out of this World Limericks! Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire, with this funny limerick. (Now it's ringing on earth!) I’m doubling over with laughter! I must say, it is a fun way to start the day. Laughingly, Dane Ann Login to Reply

Mitch White Date: 3/22/2010 7:41:00 AM Pay Pay Pay Sambo lol Congrats to you Login to Reply

John Freeman Date: 3/21/2010 11:19:00 AM Congratulations on your win Doris. Agape, Moses Login to Reply

Robert A. Dufresne Date: 3/20/2010 10:03:00 AM whew ! glad for the explanation cause I thought you were another who was fallin for that stuff that is so nonsensible. Whew! NOW congratulationsw Doris!!! :) Login to Reply

Tim Ryerson Date: 3/20/2010 8:11:00 AM "Pay it again, Sambo'!... LOVE it, Doris and congrats on the win! - Tim Login to Reply

Noel Villarosa Date: 3/20/2010 1:23:00 AM Congratulations! Doris, on winning this contest. (^_^) Noel. Login to Reply

Jessica Arteaga Date: 3/19/2010 11:19:00 PM um...congrats lol Login to Reply

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 3/19/2010 7:06:00 PM A big congrats Doris on your winning poem and placement in the Limerick contest.. enjoy your special win.. luv.. Linda-Marie.. Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 3/19/2010 6:14:00 PM Interesting political write...Keep the creative pen flowing. Mom Login to Reply

Joyce Johnson Date: 3/19/2010 4:53:00 PM Your had fun with this one. congratulations on your win. Joyce Login to Reply

James Marshall Goff Date: 3/19/2010 3:01:00 PM congrats on your win in Carolyn's contest! Doris! jimbo Login to Reply

Charles Henderson Date: 3/19/2010 1:23:00 PM Very good winning poem Doris, keep the ink flowing. Charles Henderson Login to Reply

James Fraser Date: 3/19/2010 12:10:00 PM Congratulations Doris on your fine win in Carolyn's wonderful contest >> James Login to Reply

Faleshia Murphy Date: 3/19/2010 11:11:00 AM CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN IN THIS CONTEST NICE WRITE FALESHIA Login to Reply

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 3/19/2010 10:19:00 AM I LOVE the political humor in this poem, Doris! The health care legislation is unconstitutional and many states are going to challenge it in the courts if it wins final passage. Congrats on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn Login to Reply

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