Long time, no see, dear readers. I hope spring (or autumn, if you’re in the Southern hemisphere) is treating you well.
I’ve just come out of editing land for a brief fly-over of this blog, and a limerick has settled in my mind. So that’s what you get for this posting. You have the Doc to thank (or not!) for inspiring this limerick. It’s part of the Limerick Challenge, week 12, orchestrated by the wonderful Rashmi at Mind & Life Matters. Do follow her for limericks, novel updates, and much more, and be sure to read the limericks she has on offer.
I don’t deviate too far from the ‘original’ limerick idea—insulting, bawdy, etc. But that’s my impression. What do you think?
A genie or?
Limerick for the Loveless
I once met the man of my dreams
But what he was, was not what he seems
Said he’d grant wishes
(Including doing the dishes)
In retrospect, I shoulda reached for Jim Beam.
Leigh's Wordsmithery 
Yeah, he sounded too good to be true 🙂
Great limerick and thanks for the shout out!
No problem. Hope you don’t mind being called Doc. Don’t know what to call you now that I know your real surname (I like to protect people’s privacy online); Doc P sounds like maybe you’re a urologist or something. Ha! Anyway, keep tripping the laser-light fantastic!
lol, Oh no! I hope that isn’t true, Leigh. Jim Beam? Uck! Stick to Southern Comfort 😄
Great limerick.
Thanks, Hugh. And, nah, after a few false starts, I’ve been fortunate in the relationship/love department. Cheers to you guys for a lovely week!
Ha ha! Loved this 🙂
Oh, story of my life…hiccup! 😀
Last night I had a mad dream
That Columbo and I were a team
He’d finally mention
“Just one more question.”
And we’d watch them split up by the seam
Good one, Joe! I haven’t seen too many Columbo episodes, but Peter Falk was really funny in Murder by Death.
Hahaha….that was a good one! Doing dishes as well? See that sounds too good to be true! 😛
Love the limerick! Thank you for participating 🙂
No, thank you, Rashmi, and thanks to DRailman for pointing me to your blog as well. Happy vacation/spring break; safe travels!
Happy Spring break to you too 🙂
Great fun Leigh, I’m glad your luck changed 🙂
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That made me laugh out loud Leigh. Glad to read in the comments that luck has changed for you. There is something wonderful about a man who is willing to do housework. Dave just finished vacuuming. Perhaps our secret to 37 years together. Well that and a lot of laughing. 🙂
You gave me quite a chuckle! 😆
Thank you, Linda! Knowing that I’ve brought someone even brief joy is a wonderful feeling. 🙂