"The Snake Charmer" Henri Rousseau 1907
A primitive painter called Rousseau
bought Mrs. Rousseau a new trousseau.
But snakeskin pyjamas
are no use to Charmers . . .
"I'll shed them," she said. He said "Do so!"
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A charming Snake Charmer called Richter
tried charming a boa constrictor.
It squeezed her much thinner
and ate her for dinner
declaring "Music like that's nothing fit for!"
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I dedicate these limericks to Stafford Ray (No.18 in the Magpie#83 Linky list) and ask if he will settle for an honourable draw?
Okay, so I had to look at yours and Stafford's side-by-each to see whether I'd recommend calling it a draw.
ReplyDeletePretty tough to beat his "herpetophilia" but rhyming "do so" with Rousseau is also very nice.
I'm glad it isn't up to me to judge.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Doc, I am honoured to be mentioned! Actually this is the third time I tried to find your Magpie but for some reason it refused to show itself. I was not aware we were in competition but I am very happy to be judged equal!
ReplyDeleteA draw it is then ...
ReplyDeleteI sense future competition. We are ready! Limericks are fun.
A fine draw!
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff Doctor FTSE!
Anna @ Hypercryptical.blogspot.com
PS Blog not happy - can't stay signed in and won’t allow me to comment in the usual manner.
Anna :o]
LOL, I always leave here with a smile. : )
ReplyDeleteLove them both! worthy and fun, thanks!
ReplyDeleteBoth good limericks... I especially like the second one.
ReplyDelete~laurie
Hahaha - not sure which I like best!
ReplyDeleteLove your humor...these were so much fun...I needed to smile today!!
ReplyDeleteSnakeskin pyjamas? Must lead to dramas! Thanks for another smiley post.
ReplyDeleteBahamas, calmer, Obama's, farmers, self-harmers, karmas, llamas, Mamas . . . we've hardly started yet!
ReplyDeletepretty good there doc...let's see if you have the staying power of Stafford :)
ReplyDeletelet the games begin
Ah the trousseau - what images it conjures - no, better not ... thanks for the giggles (Note majuscule in your honour). Thank you for the comment on the familiar - I debated over it also but decided on uncertainty (is that possible?) in the end.
ReplyDeleteIsabel x
snake skin pajamas
ReplyDeletehave a nice feel
coarse and scratchy
and fun to peel
OFF
haha...love them both...delightful piece :D
ReplyDeleteLove your limericks Doctor...smiling the whole way through, as always. Love visiting here :-)
ReplyDeleteI always look forward to your silliness Doctor! After all, laughter is the best medicine.
ReplyDeleteThe PETA will be after her both for those pyjamas and the artistic protests she can participate in
ReplyDeletevery powerful.
ReplyDeletelife and death,
heave and earth..
both are awesome.
Well, I've only gotten as far as yours..like them a lot..I can't make any promises, though..
ReplyDeleteOnly you only you!!! Laughing....
ReplyDeletethey are so good, laughed at that 'do so'! Will go check out your rival:)
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