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"wait For Trickles To Spore"

Take from the rich and give to the poor Our country expects Robin Hood’s implore From the top, trickle it down Thanks from all of us, the clown Now we must all wait for trickles to spore For Contest: Economic Woes Limericks In Honor of: Carolyn Devonshire Placed #2

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Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/12/2010 7:15:00 AM

so true...and everyone is giving up and letting it happen more.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/24/2010 8:36:00 PM

Hey, here is one I never caught yet. Looks like congratulations are in order, and thanks so much for playing my flower game. LUv, Andrea (azalea sounds great)

Sean Kelly

Date: 6/13/2010 4:40:00 AM

Congrats , Moses , with your witty Limerick and well deserved ...

James Fraser

Date: 6/13/2010 3:35:00 AM

And I do hope they spore John, as we will need it to. Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest >> James

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/12/2010 8:28:00 AM

Perhaps we need our own mushroom garden....?? (Oh...guess that would be called counterfeit money....on second thought.....)...A great limerick, John...congratulations on your winning, clever poem!! Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/12/2010 8:21:00 AM

Congrats Moses on your winning poem in the Limerick contest... another amazing write from your gifted hand and thankxxx for your exemplary comments on all my poetry reads yesterday.. much appreciated as the Spirit flows.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 6/12/2010 8:05:00 AM

LOL -- I'm still waiting "for trickles to spore," John. Congratulations on placing second in the contest! Love, Carolyn

David Byrne

Date: 6/10/2010 7:40:00 PM

good metaphor; don't forget the evil Sheriff of Nottingham who taxes the serfs at his pleasure!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 6/10/2010 5:53:00 PM

A very wonderful expression on economic woes. Good luck in the contest

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/10/2010 1:32:00 PM

Certainly got a chuckle out this one...My mother said that money was made round so that it could roll...So when the the poor get a little it goes back to the rich who release it slowly...Keep the creative pen flowing..Sara

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/10/2010 12:33:00 PM

It was a pleasure to read your poetry this afternoon John. Wishing you another day filled with inspiration. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Linda Milgate

Date: 6/10/2010 11:20:00 AM

Too true, well done and good luck.