Comment from rama devi

Excellent

Reminds me of those ironically morbid nursery rhymes, like the baby falling out of the tree. LOL Excellent limerick with horror-humor. What an odd word! Interesting. Good bouncy beat and flow with fine rhyming, but I do have two suggestions:

but the rope(--)it was wet(,)
and the lad had no net;

Great rhyme in the closing. LOL
Warmly,
rd

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

I managed to gross a few people out, I think -- including myself lol

Many thanks, RD. I'll look at corrections in the morning. Way past my bed time here, and I think I'm about to turn into a pumpkin :)

Cheers, Craig

reply by rama devi on 07-Aug-2018

LOL - I understand! Here it is mid morning. Where are you, again? I forgot..

Sweet dreams,
rd

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

EEEEWWWWW
But I have to admit it is a perfectly done limerick in meter and rhyme. The word fits perfectly into the piece and the imagery is ... good.lo

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

I know - a bit yucky. I hope you weren't having lunch :) Thanks for the fun comments.

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Very interesting word, Craig. I enjoyed your fun limerick. Well, maybe not so much fun for the schoenobatist. Not a profession I'd want, but I learned a new word. He looks a little apprehensive, doesn't he? Marilyn

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

Can you blame him? Many thanks, Marilyn. Glad you enjoyed :) Craig

reply by BeasPeas on 07-Aug-2018

No, I don't blame him at all. Some people chose unusual professions. My son went skydiving this weekend and he's a scuba diver. Not my cup of tea but different strokes.

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Comment from AnnieDawn

Excellent

I like your poem. It has humor, and I got a good chuckle out of it. You seem to have a knack for creating a good poem rhyme so keep up the good work, and I hope to run into more of your creations.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

Thanks very much for the kind comments. They're much appreciated. Craig

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Poor Sam indeed. Joking and waving on a tightrope is asking for trouble at the best of times. On a wet rope? Particularly foolhardy. No wonder he came to a sticky end.

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 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Tony. I guess he liked living life on a knife-edge. Much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Robbie Yates

Excellent

Ha! Hilarious. Thanks for introducing me to yet another new word, and for the laughs. Another very well-crafted piece - not that I'm particularly surprised by that!

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 Comment Written 07-Aug-2018

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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2018

Thanks very much, Robbie. When in doubt, or pressed for time, turn to limericks ;-) Most grateful, Craig