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What He Gets For Empty Nets

The old fisherman sat in his dory

Empty nets, but concocting a story

It would sure mean his life

Should he greet his young wife

At the dock without financial quarry.


Now his wife was as fit as could be

With the girth and the might of a tree

He considered her ire

Then began to perspire

And headed his boat ... out to sea.





~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Tax & Finance Limericks - Old or New" Poetry Contest, Carolyn Devonshire, Judge & Sponsor.

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Susan Gentry Date: 8/7/2018 6:23:00 AM Congratulations on your win! :) Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:55:00 AM Thank you so much, Susan! :-) <3

Lindsay Laurie Date: 8/7/2018 2:35:00 AM G'day Gregory … he should be using gelignite bait. At least he would have brought home something to his fearful wife - thank you Gregory - Lindsay Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/13/2018 4:55:00 AM Thank you so very much, Lindsay - sounds great! :-)

Gershon Wolf Date: 8/6/2018 4:20:00 PM Charming! I can just imagine the wrath of that fisherman's wife, as you've set the scene just right. Best always, Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 7:03:00 PM Thank you so very much, Gershon, I'm really glad you liked this one! Nice to see you "around" again, my friend - blessings!

Dean Wood Date: 8/6/2018 8:42:00 AM Greg, This is superbly written. The meter, the rhyme and the tale; all first rate! Dean Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 7:02:00 PM That's very kind of you, Dean, I'm pleased you enjoyed it, friend! Blessings! :-)

Kim Rodrigues Date: 8/5/2018 6:45:00 AM LOL! Great tale! Congratulations, Greg! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM Thank you, Kim, I'm pleased it made you smile! :-) <3

Jan Allison Date: 8/4/2018 5:39:00 PM Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM Many thanks to you, Jan, and so appreciated! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/4/2018 5:25:00 PM Love it, Greg!! Congrats on your win. So far, I am really enjoying these!! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 7:00:00 PM Thank you very much, Andrea - I can't wait to read some. Blessings! :-) <3

Sunlite Wanter Date: 8/3/2018 3:00:00 PM Poor man! Now we know why he chose to be a fisherman. Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 6:59:00 PM Ha! Indeed, SW - well-said! :-)

Jan Allison Date: 8/3/2018 10:42:00 AM very witty Greg:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 6:58:00 PM Thanks, Dear Jan - blessings! :-) <3

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/3/2018 6:18:00 AM Ha! Cute!!! Good luck love <3 xomo! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 8/6/2018 6:58:00 PM Thank you very much, Mo! :-) <3