Dec 1, 2010

Not Another Limerick, Doc, Please!

But of course!  This one specially for Willow's wonderful Magpie Tales#43, prompted by -


LOCKOUT.


There was a young man from Lahore
who lost the latchkey for his door.
So he seized his sharp axe
and with one or two whacks
and a great deal of din
he soon let himself in.

But his door in Lahore was no more.

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32 comments:

  1. Kathe W.December 1, 2010 at 6:44 PM

    hah hah...I love limericks! Very fun!

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  2. Tess KincaidDecember 1, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    Heehee! I would not be pleased if one of my young men opened the back door with an axe!

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  3. Rinkly RimesDecember 1, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    It's good to start the day with a cleverly contrived giggle!

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  4. signed...bkmDecember 1, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    that one way to do it....always fun...bkm

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  5. Sue JDecember 1, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Oh, I like it! LOL

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  6. AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    LOL. Very good, made me laugh.

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  7. Fay CampbellDecember 2, 2010 at 2:02 AM

    Someday English students all across Appalachia will be required to memorize this.

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  8. HelenDecember 2, 2010 at 2:35 AM

    So funny! A mighty fine limerick.

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  9. Tumblewords:December 2, 2010 at 5:07 AM

    Matter over mind! A giggle and a guffaw.

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  10. R. Burnett BakerDecember 2, 2010 at 5:13 AM

    Fun limerick for this prompt! I have two huge, old books of limericks, most of which can't be recited in mixed company! But fun to read!

    Rick

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  11. Business IQDecember 2, 2010 at 6:49 AM

    Fun limerick...and as a newcomer to your blog I have to say I love it! Especially the self-awarded award, "Oh Bollocks!"

    Fabulous!

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  12. spacedlawDecember 2, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Perfectly enjoyable!

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  13. CadDecember 2, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Cheaper that getting a locksmith?!

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  14. BerowneDecember 2, 2010 at 11:30 AM

    Good Magpie limerick.

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  15. SuzDecember 2, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    oh I loved it!!!

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  16. PearlDecember 2, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    An excellent limerick and an excellent solution.

    You always make me smile.

    Pearl

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  17. AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Doc - a bit of a dramatic solution surely?

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  18. Doctor FTSEDecember 2, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Chere Madame . . . drama and conflict, allbeit with a mere door, lie at the heart of all good stories!
    Compare the original with . .

    There was a young man from Lahore
    who lost the latchkey for his door.
    When he looked in his pocket
    He found that he'd got it.
    So he unlocked it and went back inside.

    I submit that this isn't as exciting and interesting as my Magpie story, and it's also a pretty second-rate limerick. What do other commentators think?

    Thanks to one and all! I always hope to raise a few smiles.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 2, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    If it had been me
    I'd have busted my knee
    and not even dented the door

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  20. Words A DayDecember 2, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    like it! and yes much more dramatic than - he unlocked it and got back inside!

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  21. LynDecember 2, 2010 at 9:26 PM

    It pays to plan ahead..even in Lahore!!

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  22. Kristen HaskellDecember 2, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    I do love limericks. This was SWEET

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  23. UnknownDecember 3, 2010 at 12:47 AM

    Well that was a relief..I heard his entire family was locked in there :)

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  24. JinksyDecember 3, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    Or even...

    There was a young man from Lahore
    who lost the latchkey for his door...
    but he saw with chagrin
    he had locked the thing in
    and was shut outside for evermore!

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  25. izzyDecember 3, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Amusing, rhythmical take as always! thanks-

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  26. Other MaryDecember 4, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Very silly! :o)

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  27. philDecember 4, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    note to self: get a second key made tomorrow.

    ;^)

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  28. chiccorealDecember 4, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    Dear Dr FTSE: Love the Limerick! Lime Ricky! So you've been somewhat locked out? There's always a way in if the will is there so to do! One must try, try. try to get that bobby pin from some bird somewheres; replacing windows gets awfully costly! Here use mine!

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  29. LydiaDecember 6, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    I would abhor losing the key to my door...but I enjoyed this limerick!

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  30. Carrie Van HornDecember 6, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    What a great way to start my day...especially on a Monday! I love this!!! :-)

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  31. AnonymousDecember 7, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    So, now he is shivering indoors! :)

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  32. Dave KingDecember 7, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    A laugh a line - thanks.

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