John Gondolf Poet Limerick

Whiskey From a Chalice

There was an old man from Dallas
who drank his whiskey from a chalice
   he raised his mug 
   and gave it a chug
now the old man is drunken and callous.

He awoke with a pain in his head
he had trouble getting out of the bed
   for the mug he reached
   and the pain was bleached
as soon as the bottle was dead.

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Emilia James August 7, 2021 at 2:02 AM Enjoyed your fun limerick John, glad my hangover days are long gone, Emilia John Gondolf August 7, 2021 at 4:38 AM Glad you enjoyed it, Emilia, thanks for visiting some of my older poems, that brings a smile to my face. Hugs, John

Rhoda Tripp January 6, 2018 at 11:24 PM 'hair of the dog that bit ya' I spent much time in my 20s using that cure. Cute limerick here, John. John Gondolf January 7, 2018 at 2:51 PM We've all been there a time or two...haha

Kim Rodrigues December 24, 2017 at 12:54 PM Wow! Great limerick! John Gondolf December 25, 2017 at 8:49 PM Thank you, Kim, glad you enjoyed.

Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 3:36 AM Well a drunk with taste. I was talking about the chalice of course lol. A fun read John,made me smile...Maria John Gondolf November 7, 2017 at 4:30 AM Maria, glad I was able to bring some fun to your early morning. Thank you for the visit. John

Charlie Smith November 2, 2017 at 8:57 PM I'll drink to that, but then That's where I live. Good one John... John Gondolf November 2, 2017 at 9:14 PM Thanks, Charlie, beers to you. I live in Dallas as well.

Kristina Whitmore November 1, 2017 at 11:39 AM This is such a fun poem and very enlightening when it comes to drinking. I really enjoyed reading this because it made me smile. Thank you for your comments on my poetry. You are correct that it is a great outlet for release when it comes to venting any form of expression. John Gondolf November 1, 2017 at 12:03 PM Hi Kristina, thanks for visiting; I'm glad I could make you smile this morning. Generally my writing has a little more substance but every once in a while you just have to keep it light. Thanks for your comments. John

Robert L. Hinshaw October 31, 2017 at 8:16 AM John, I love great lims and this was a GREAT one! Welcome to the Soup family and best to you as you continue your poetical journey. Many thx for taking time to read Shotgun Wedding and glad you got a laugh out of it - Bob H John Gondolf October 31, 2017 at 8:42 AM Bob, thanks for visiting, glad you enjoyed my limerick. I spent a good bit of time last night reading some of your earlier work and I must say that was my entertainment for the evening. I look forward to some more!

Alexis Y. October 30, 2017 at 4:08 PM Lol! John, you did good with the limerick form. Poor fella, that's what happens you drink too much:-) Alexis John Gondolf October 30, 2017 at 4:38 PM Thanks, Alexis, I wasn't in the mood for any heavy writing Saturday morning so I thought I would keep it on the light side... :) John

Eileen Manassian October 29, 2017 at 10:49 AM Great write. :) That goes to show what happens when you like to imbibe. Thanks for the visit to my POTW poem. Blessings. John Gondolf October 29, 2017 at 12:01 PM Eileen, thank you for your comment and visit. John

Andrea Dietrich October 29, 2017 at 10:11 AM GREAT job, John. I really love stopping by and seeing limericks to read! John Gondolf October 29, 2017 at 10:20 AM Thanks, Andrea, I enjoy them in the morning as well when I’m looking for something light and humorous.

Lim'Rik Flats October 28, 2017 at 9:09 AM astoot lim'rickery and frollicky fun! N-joyed ~ john John Gondolf October 28, 2017 at 9:46 AM Thanks, John! I thought we needed a little levity for a Saturday morning!