Workwoman's Comp

Some doc sold a dancer named Bubbles
A new set of fourty-four doubles
Men whistled and lusted
She slipped and they busted
But got Workman's Comp for her troubles

(Based on a true story)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Eastman Avatar
March 15, 2014 at 3:01 PM
GROAN! Oh NO! Can't believe you wrote that... LOL... Laughing any way... Sigh! I'd better go to Church Sunday and pray for my soul... or your's... or for her Plastic surgeon who's about to be sued for faulty workman ship... LOL... Congratulations on the win!
Richards Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 8:20 PM
Somehow, these days, one can be sued for just about anything.......but this beats all !!! (Am I surprised......?? Not much!!) LOL !
Smith Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 7:56 PM
This is fabulous Tim. Nice win
Johnson Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM
Well done. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Onclaud Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 5:42 PM
'grats on your win, tim.. what a charade with benefits!.. hugggs
Guzzi Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 4:29 PM
LOL so you're not a leg man? Congrad's on your win! [I put this on facebook .. I think?] Light & Love
Jerden Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 1:48 PM
I guess double indemnity applies in this case, Tim! Well done! Congratulations!
A  Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 12:31 PM
good one. lol... Love it Tim, Skat
Horsch Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 10:06 AM
Congrats Tim, A wonderful win.......Roger
Walker  Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 8:49 AM
Congratulations on the win Tim... Verlena
Johnson Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 6:57 AM
Awesome limy. But one of the funniest parts is what's in parentheses. Congrats on your 2nd place win. Peace. :)
Mehta Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 5:07 AM
Congratulations on the fine win in Limerick contest. Lovely humor, tim
Dietrich Avatar
March 14, 2014 at 1:56 AM
yours is hilarious, Tim. Maybe I should have given this one first place too. Sorry about that!! What's even better is that it was a true story!! congrats.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Some are exellent at writing limerick and you are among them. Delightful!
Neels Avatar
June 15, 2012 at 12:14 PM
Omw Tim, and your footnote says it's base on a true story.. This made me smile, at leaste she got compensated lol
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