Well, I Declare

Why, yes, that’s a picture of me there
You cannot believe I was once fair
     Just look at your belly
     It bounces like jelly
It seems you’re now ready to compare

At least I have hair you can envy
That wig you are sporting’s not trendy
     And I still have my teeth
     You lost yours craving sweets
Behind your dentures is breath deadly
	
So you are surprised I can fight back
Rebuttals you’ll find that I don’t lack
    And speaking of “buttals”
    Your caboose just shuttles
When you bend, you reveal a huge crack

If you’ll keep your comments to yourself
You may find that I’ll behave myself
     But mocking me won’t work     
     So wipe off that wry smirk
Or I’ll hide your booze on a back shelf



*Written September 3, 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/15/2015 5:27:00 PM
You have me chuckling with this set of Limericks Carolyn, hugs//James :)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/17/2015 12:01:00 PM
Thanks, James. Based on a true experience! LOL
Date: 10/11/2014 2:13:00 PM
You played fairly clever with your declaration. Carolynian perfectly. LOVE.
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Date: 10/7/2014 2:58:00 PM
Nice limerick it's, I feel. Yes, there are people who never mind their mistake but accounts of others. For them it's better to keep silence. Rightly said. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
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Date: 9/12/2014 10:15:00 AM
Love it Carol! Very cute limericks! Cheers! xxxx D.
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Date: 9/7/2014 8:23:00 PM
Evidently you won't be bullied about Carolyn. Your rebuttals are robust, on your beauty no dust, on your heart no rust. A pretty warrior you are. J.A.B.
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Date: 9/3/2014 8:27:00 PM
Humorous Honey dripping from a witty pen! 7 Carolyn, You Rock! My best chuck
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Date: 9/3/2014 1:52:00 PM
love the humour Carolyn a fine pen ty for reading my work and for your very generous offer, It can not be this winter but maybe next year. hugs
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Date: 9/3/2014 1:29:00 PM
This is amazing Carolyn, and I don't over use that word as some do. Your Limericks are quite witty and cleverly written with plenty of humor. BRAVA!
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Date: 9/3/2014 9:39:00 AM
Excellent and witty limericks, Carolyn!!! Much enjoyed. I envy your hair, but a wig is not for me:) Hugs.......paul
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/3/2014 10:44:00 AM
Paul, it's easier for you. You don't have to wait two hours for your hair to dry. :D
Date: 9/3/2014 8:36:00 AM
Hilarious! Made me laugh out loud:-) good luck with the contest. Hugs Jan xx
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/3/2014 10:45:00 AM
Thanks, Jan. Some folks find faults in everyone else, but somehow don't see their own.
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