There once was a hungry whale. Who swallowed his neighbor’s mail. Since this was a crime, He had to do time, And was soon locked away without bail.
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Thursday Limerick: Trash or Treasure?
James had a rusty antique. (Some said it was Roman or Greek.) Deciding it was a fake, He threw it in the lake, And was never rich, famous, or chic. Moral: He should have gotten expert appraisal. Also, you shouldn’t throw junk in the lake. That’s littering.
Thursday Limerick: Jerry made a good choice.
There once was a fellow named Jerry. His face was all unkempt and hairy. When his wife said to shave, He had no choice but to cave, Because she was insistent and scary.
Thursday Limerick: Spaghetti with People
There once was a ravenous yeti. Who decided to cook some spaghetti. And he thought skiers great, To add to his plate, So he caught some before it was ready.
Thursday Limerick: The Helpful Shark
There once was a tourist named Clark. On vacation he chose to embark. When his GPS died, He drove into the tide, And had to get help from a shark. I don’t normally recommend asking sharks for directions but this one proved to be helpful.
Thursday Limerick: Cleaning Up the House
It is possible to go too far. There once was a woman named Jean. She did nothing but vacuum and clean. She scrubbed the walls and the floor, Until her house was no more, And nothing of it could be seen.
Thursday Limerick: Cake Temptation
Sree was allergic to cake, To be near one was a mistake. When temptation came, He could not refrain, And he’d end up with a nasty outbreak.
Thursday Limerick: More on Company Meetings
Andrew was stuck in a meeting. That was nothing but endless repeating. He attempted to stay, But did not have all day. So he ended up just retreating.
Thursday Limerick: Seattle
An oppressive and unceasing rain, Was driving this writer insane. Though she chose this battle, When she moved to Seattle, It’s not something she’d do again.
Thursday Limerick: Overpriced Latte
An octopus needing some tea, Ventured away from the sea. But the price of a chai, Was four dollars too high, So she went home and made some for free.
The Fables of Para Sympan 