Limerick: Bookie Trouble

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Kim Barney

I was born in a bank - - my mother went there and made a deposit

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I was born in a bank - - my mother went there and made a deposit

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My friend Jim's in a terrible spot,
Being pressured by bookies somewhat.
Said I, I'd like to help;
I'm sure I heard you yelp,
But I haven't a single manat.

Kim Barney

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Topic(s) of this poem: gambling,life,money

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The manat is the monetary unit of Turkmenistan.

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Annette Aitken 05 August 2016

enjoyed this one made me smile. Annette

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Kelly Kurt 28 July 2016

Jim may get a few broken bones, but I got a laugh.

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Kim Barney 28 July 2016

Thanks, Kelly. I appreciate the comment. I have learned a lot by reading your work.

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