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Limericks with very strict rules (5) - 88558

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Jangran99 Fri 13-Aug-21 16:34:44

Let’s carry on with our strict number of syllables. For new players it’s
Lines 1,2,5 …….. 8 syllables
Lines 3, 4 ………...5 syllables

To continue from previous thread

His star will ride high in heaven
For the joy that he has given
The music was great

crazyH Thu 03-Mar-22 21:54:03

I hardly use coins anymore
My purse is light, my hands not sore

henetha Fri 04-Mar-22 10:39:37

I hardly use coins anymore
My purse is light, my hands not sore
Cards are so easy

GoldenLady Fri 04-Mar-22 14:59:53

I hardly use coins anymore
My purse is light, my hands not sore
Cards are so easy
If they're not "cheesy"

Juliet27 Sun 06-Mar-22 07:33:04

I hardly use coins anymore
My purse is light, my hands not sore
Cards are so easy
If they're not "cheesy"
Credit cards - I have quite a store.

A store of cash might now be wise!

GoldenLady Sun 06-Mar-22 14:53:58

A store of cash might now be wise!
Bitcoin's no good, I surmise?

crazyH Sun 06-Mar-22 22:19:20

A store of cash might now be wise!
Bitcoin's no good, I surmise?
Wanted to dabble

GoldenLady Mon 07-Mar-22 14:50:59

A store of cash might now be wise!
Bitcoin's no good, I surmise?
Wanted to dabble
(Prefer to play Scrabble)

Juliet27 Tue 08-Mar-22 06:03:06

A store of cash might now be wise!
Bitcoin's no good, I surmise?
Wanted to dabble
(Prefer to play Scrabble)
Must be on the ball for the prize

I’ve never won more than fifty

henetha Tue 08-Mar-22 10:28:15

I’ve never won more than fifty
Although my efforts are nifty

Jangran99 Tue 08-Mar-22 22:13:41

I’ve never won more than fifty
Although my efforts are nifty
Old optimist me

henetha Wed 09-Mar-22 10:57:37

I’ve never won more than fifty
Although my efforts are nifty
Old optimist me
Will win, just you see

Jangran99 Wed 09-Mar-22 11:46:48

I’ve never won more than fifty
Although my efforts are nifty
Old optimist me
Will win, just you see
Then no more need to be thrifty

Ne'er count chickens before they're hatched

GoldenLady Wed 09-Mar-22 15:06:44

Ne'er count chickens before they're hatched
You may find that you are outmatched

Grany Wed 09-Mar-22 15:32:45

Ne'er count chickens before they're hatched
You may find that you are outmatched
Count blessings instead

Hellogirl1 Wed 09-Mar-22 21:17:14

Ne`er count chickens before they`re hatched
You may find that you are outmatched
Count blessings instead
You`re alive, not dead,

crazyH Wed 09-Mar-22 23:50:13

Ne`er count chickens before they`re hatched
You may find that you are outmatched
Count blessings instead
You`re alive, not dead,
Go on and bake cakes, the next batch

I might take up some wine-making

henetha Thu 10-Mar-22 11:11:56

I might take up some wine-making
Then do a bit of home baking,

nanna8 Thu 10-Mar-22 11:39:08

I might take up some wine-making
Then do a bit of home baking
Or just sip that wine

GoldenLady Thu 10-Mar-22 15:52:00

I might take up some wine-making
Then do a bit of home baking
Or just sip that wine
A nice red would be fine

crazyH Thu 10-Mar-22 16:56:37

I might take up some wine-making
Then do a bit of home baking
Or just sip that wine
A nice red would be fine
Steak and chips, diet forsaking

How does my friend Twig, look so thin?

Jangran99 Thu 10-Mar-22 22:43:58

How does my friend Twig, look so thin?
Here am I with a double chin

henetha Fri 11-Mar-22 10:33:58

How does my friend Twig, look so thin?
Here am I with a double chin
She just lives on greens

GoldenLady Fri 11-Mar-22 14:36:27

How does my friend Twig, look so thin?
Here am I with a double chin
She just lives on greens
And the sprouts of some beans

lovebeigecardigans1955 Fri 11-Mar-22 15:49:57

How does my friend Twig, look so thin?
Here am I with a double chin
She just lives on greens
And the sprouts of some beans
It's enough to send you to gin.

But I think I'll have the last laugh

Hellogirl1 Fri 11-Mar-22 21:45:35

But I think I`ll have the last laugh
Running my own Weight Watchers caff

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