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Some people think if they can catch a leprechaun they can make him give up his gold and then they'll be rich but the leprechaun gets mad when you try to rob him and they usually end up with less than they had before.

Wee Willie the Leprechaun

Wee Willie the leprechaun,
Likes to hang out with fairies and fauns;
'Cause they're wee people you see,
Magical much like he,
And they play through the woods until dawn.

Now Willie's a bit of a joker.
Of jokes he is the town broker.
You can't put one by him,
'Cause he's the front lineman.
Like all leprechauns he's a smoker.

If you catch him he must grant a wish;
But be careful 'cause he's no dumb fish.
To get even he'll try,
You can't trust this guy,
He's mischeivous, clever and impish.

You'll just let him go if you're smart.
With his gold he never will part.
He doesn't like robbers,
Ne'er-do-wells and like jobbers,
If you're smart you'll just let him depart.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Babcock Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Wonderful for the upcoming St Patricks day Judy Enjoyed. love phyl
Ball Avatar
March 8, 2021 at 10:38 AM
Thanks so much Phyl. God |Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 1:03 PM
lol, love all this wonderful humour
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:35 PM
Thanks bunches Jack. God Bless, JB
Horsman Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 7:03 PM
Your talent is irrepressible. Judy, you are a joy to read.
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:32 PM
Thank you so much Harry. You honor me. God Bless, JB
May Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 6:50 PM
He won't give up his gold, Nice story Judy, Blessings
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:31 PM
Thanks bunches Joseph, God Bless, JB
Pandit Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 12:36 PM
Amazing how you linked four stanzas to tell a cohesive story. Not easy with Limerick form. Good advice to let him pass. Enjoyed the write, Judy.
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Thanks bunches Vijay. God Bless, JB
Leffanta Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 10:39 AM
Wee Willie was born with a reason to be in a bad mood! Aloha! Rico
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:27 PM
Thanks bunches Rico. God Bless, JB.
Hankins Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 9:32 AM
I'm a great fan of limericks, obviously. You've told a fine story with these limericks...and it's not as easy as it looks! Thanks for sharing!
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:25 PM
Thanks bunches Milton. God Bless, JB
Y. Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 9:21 AM
Lol! Judy, I enjoyed your hilarious string of limericks. If one is smart, they won’t get on this Wee leprechauns bad side. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:22 PM
Thanks bunches Alexis. God Bless, JB
Buhagiar Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 9:07 AM
He's a sly one, he is. Despite being wee. Give him a wide berth.
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 2:17 PM
Thanks bunches Victor. God Bless, JB
Michael Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 8:57 AM
A troublesome one indeed...As long as he doesn't bother me...He's free to be. Nice one.
Ball Avatar
March 5, 2021 at 9:22 AM
Thanks bunches Arturo. God Bless, JB
Cunningham Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 8:34 AM
Lol, great advice Judy, leave well alone. Tom
Ball Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 8:55 AM
Thanks bunches Tom. God Bless, JB
Devonshire Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 7:33 AM
What a delightful story told in verse, Judy! I've often wondered what they smoke in those pipes. Enjoyed this timely write! Hugs, Carolyn
Ball Avatar
March 4, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Probably "grass". As for being a "smoker" I meant he is "ssmmookkeenn>" Thanks bunches Carolyn. God Bless, JB
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