Limerick-Off Host, Robert Benchley Society Humor Award Winner,
Retired #Lawyer & #Musician, based in #NYC. #Leguminati
#OG #Blogger & still at it here: http://www.madkane.com/
Has been stymied by Trump's vile defiance:
Experts fired, grants blocked,
As he goes off half-cocked
To extort his foul brand of compliance.
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As I stare at a lim’rick that’s flawed
And can’t manage to fix it.
Instead, I must #nix it;
Its issues can NOT be ignawed!
#Blueskyrelay #Nix #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing
As I stare at a lim’rick that’s flawed
And can’t manage to fix it.
Instead, I must #nix it;
Its issues can NOT be ignawed!
#Blueskyrelay #Nix #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing
My assistant with even one #number.
If he's forced to do math,
It will set off his wrath;
He'll go home, take a bath, and then slumber."
#Vss365 #Number #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Math #Work
My assistant with even one #number.
If he's forced to do math,
It will set off his wrath;
He'll go home, take a bath, and then slumber."
#Vss365 #Number #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Math #Work
Was so mean, he had nary a pal.
And that louse was so surly,
Blind dates ended early;
Females fled, so no luring a gal.
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Was so mean, he had nary a pal.
And that louse was so surly,
Blind dates ended early;
Females fled, so no luring a gal.
#HaikuChallenge #Nature #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing #Dating
Is amassing a surplus of treasure,
Enjoys using his #power
To make people cower.
And THAT's how I take the man's #measure.
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Is amassing a surplus of treasure,
Enjoys using his #power
To make people cower.
And THAT's how I take the man's #measure.
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Said the maestro. “Some key ones, I fear.
It’s too late for auditions
To find new musicians.
I guess we must play it by ear.”
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Said the maestro. “Some key ones, I fear.
It’s too late for auditions
To find new musicians.
I guess we must play it by ear.”
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Lost #Music #Musicians #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #Writing
Said the partner. “They simply must grow.
It behooves you to hike them
Or better, please spike them.
To lunch breaks and #sleep, just say no!”
(This is but one of many reasons why I’m a ("recovering #lawyer.")
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Said the partner. “They simply must grow.
It behooves you to hike them
Or better, please spike them.
To lunch breaks and #sleep, just say no!”
(This is but one of many reasons why I’m a ("recovering #lawyer.")
#vss365 #Law #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry
I happily do it with glee.
I'd do it forever
With someone who's clever
And witty. You CAN count on ME!
It's an honor to be included in your #Skircle of "creative & engaging #writers & #poets. Thanks so much for this & for so frequently sharing my #humor & #limericks!
I happily do it with glee.
I'd do it forever
With someone who's clever
And witty. You CAN count on ME!
It's an honor to be included in your #Skircle of "creative & engaging #writers & #poets. Thanks so much for this & for so frequently sharing my #humor & #limericks!
Which his bride found a tad disconcerting:
"You agreed once we wed
You'd put flirting to bed.
Stop reverting or YOU'LL soon be hurting."
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Flirt #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Writing #PoetryCommunity
Which his bride found a tad disconcerting:
"You agreed once we wed
You'd put flirting to bed.
Stop reverting or YOU'LL soon be hurting."
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Flirt #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Writing #PoetryCommunity
And I'm far from a #history geek.
Key events? Barely knew 'em
Unless I lived through 'em.
Ask me WHEN something happened? I freak!
#vss365 #History #Geography #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
And I'm far from a #history geek.
Key events? Barely knew 'em
Unless I lived through 'em.
Ask me WHEN something happened? I freak!
#vss365 #History #Geography #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
Spilled some paint and rushed off to the sink.
But the stains were severe
And removal costs dear.
You might say she was NOT #tickled pink.
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Tickle #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
Spilled some paint and rushed off to the sink.
But the stains were severe
And removal costs dear.
You might say she was NOT #tickled pink.
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Tickle #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
So you'll find the assignment a #breeze!"
Please beware of a boss
Who lends gloss to sheer dross.
Sounds like jive... so quadruple your fees!
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Breeze #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems
So you'll find the assignment a #breeze!"
Please beware of a boss
Who lends gloss to sheer dross.
Sounds like jive... so quadruple your fees!
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Breeze #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems
Was obnoxious and often obscene.
He was paid a steep price
For his writing, concise.
His prose was, like Gene, lean and mean.
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Was obnoxious and often obscene.
He was paid a steep price
For his writing, concise.
His prose was, like Gene, lean and mean.
##Vss365 #Famous #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Prose #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing
Who lack, nonetheless, common sense.
Despite great comprehension,
You might have to mention:
“Wear clothing. This blizzard’s intense.”
Happy #CommonSenseDay!
#CommonSense #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #PoetryCommunity
Who lack, nonetheless, common sense.
Despite great comprehension,
You might have to mention:
“Wear clothing. This blizzard’s intense.”
Happy #CommonSenseDay!
#CommonSense #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #PoetryCommunity
Said a gal who was known to be tough.
"I would much rather tame
Any type of wild game.
I'm divorced now. Enough is enough!"
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Said a gal who was known to be tough.
"I would much rather tame
Any type of wild game.
I'm divorced now. Enough is enough!"
#vss365 #Domestic #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Marriage #Divorce #Writing
Beefed an elderly man nicknamed "Buzz."
When I ask my doc why
My cock's become "shy,"
He laughs and replies, "Just becuz!"
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Beefed an elderly man nicknamed "Buzz."
When I ask my doc why
My cock's become "shy,"
He laughs and replies, "Just becuz!"
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Endure #Limerick #Limericks #Writing #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Health
And on errors, I try not to harp,
I am ditched by my filter
When pitch is off-kilter;
My critique will be harsh — flat-out sharp!
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Carp #Music #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
And on errors, I try not to harp,
I am ditched by my filter
When pitch is off-kilter;
My critique will be harsh — flat-out sharp!
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Carp #Music #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
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Is delightful and lovely, so why
Is it quite impolite
To say, “Go fly a kite!”
This idiom just doesn’t fly.
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Kite #Idioms #Limerick #Limericks #Language #Writing #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity.
Is delightful and lovely, so why
Is it quite impolite
To say, “Go fly a kite!”
This idiom just doesn’t fly.
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Kite #Idioms #Limerick #Limericks #Language #Writing #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity.
Oh, what have I done with my #list
Of the things I must do to exist?
Every errand and chore,
Bills to pay, forms galore—
They’re all itemized … even my tryst.
#Checklists #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse
Oh, what have I done with my #list
Of the things I must do to exist?
Every errand and chore,
Bills to pay, forms galore—
They’re all itemized … even my tryst.
#Checklists #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse
Your ideas are far from #ideal.
You've had plenty of time
To produce a good rhyme,
So this "muse" deal must end. (It's been real.)
#HaikuChallenge #Ideal #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing
Your ideas are far from #ideal.
You've had plenty of time
To produce a good rhyme,
So this "muse" deal must end. (It's been real.)
#HaikuChallenge #Ideal #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Writing
rhyme with the word "merriment?"
'Twill do for haiku.
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rhyme with the word "merriment?"
'Twill do for haiku.
#vss365 #Experiment #Haiku #Senryu #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Poems #Humor #Humour #LightVerse #Poets #Writing #PoetryCommunity
At the principal trumpeter’s tone.
But his job was secure,
Cuz his lips held allure
For the maestro, a horny old crone.
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At the principal trumpeter’s tone.
But his job was secure,
Cuz his lips held allure
For the maestro, a horny old crone.
#DailyHaikuPrompt #Groan #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Musicians
Said Clarice, "is that neighborhood #trash
Is retrieved by my spouse
As a "must" for our house;
Hence his bottomless garbage-sourced stash."
#vssdaily #Trash #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
Said Clarice, "is that neighborhood #trash
Is retrieved by my spouse
As a "must" for our house;
Hence his bottomless garbage-sourced stash."
#vssdaily #Trash #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity
Former pairs inexplicably riven,
Dresser drawers oddly littered
With orphans, embittered
And wond’rin’ where old mates are livin’.
#VssDaily #Socks #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Clothing
Former pairs inexplicably riven,
Dresser drawers oddly littered
With orphans, embittered
And wond’rin’ where old mates are livin’.
#VssDaily #Socks #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Clothing