Tim Ryerson Poet Limerick

Vain Old Man Blues

A foot-long-strand-of-hair is one of my fears
So I sharpen and oil up my trimming shears
Ev'ry organ that senses
Gets pruned to the fences
Ain't no bird gonna' nest in THIS old man's ears....

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Barbara Gorelick November 8, 2009 at 5:20 PM To funny, They do seem to sprout..some on womens chins..smile BG

Adell Foster October 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM This is a very humorous choka, Ilovethe imagery and flow of the read.I thank you for sharing :-) God Bless, Always, Adell

Kim Hilliker October 21, 2009 at 7:09 PM lol. Very cute poem. Thanks, Kim

Carol Sunshine Brown October 21, 2009 at 7:04 AM Humor is the best medicine. Thank you for my dose today Tim I am feeling so much better. Love, Carol

Donna Golden October 20, 2009 at 6:09 PM Hahahaha! Boy, did I need that! Ahhh, you've made a hard day at work worthwhile with this LOL limerick! Hugs, Donna

Carrie Richards October 20, 2009 at 5:56 PM You keep me laughing!! (I cut my hubby's hair sometimes,.....and while I'm at it I see what else needs pruning!! :)