Written for Laughing Along With
A Limerick #232 where our prompt
word is “rent”. This is my limerick.
The landlord, a mean old gent,
Demanded his monthly rent.
His tenant declared,
“My pockets are bared!
I’ve no money, my last coin is spent!”
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Mean landlords tend to get meaner in this situation.
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Yes …. like a dog with a bone. Thanks, Iris.
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Good one!
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Thanks much, Di!
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A renter’s lament! Nice one, Nancy.
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All too common. Thanks, dear Keith!
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Poor guy
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It’s a worldwide epidemic! Thanks, Sadje.
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Very true. 👍🏼
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I like your limerick, Nancy. 🙂 What a vast difference your song and Ivor’s! 😂
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Thank you, Sue! That’s what’s so wondrous about music; there’s something for everyone! 🎶
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So there, tenant lord!
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Take that!
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Very funny!
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These limericks are so silly …. at least mine are! Thanks, D!
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Noce on! (And a brilliant choice of music. George Thorogood is often overlooked as one of the ‘greats’ I think. ) 🙂
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Great to hear from you, Cee Tee! Thanks!
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perfect 💜💜💜
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Thanks so much, Willow!
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I’m sure many a tenant can relate to that!
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And I’m sure you’re right!
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I’m glad I don’t pay rent anymore, have own little abode was worth all the effort …
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No rent, no mortgage. It’s a good feeling! Thanks for a great one from the Kinks, dear Ivor! 🥰🎶
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This is a great song to go with your fun limerick Nancy
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Thanks, Dawg! I never saw this particular live version before and I thought it would be great fun to share. Glad you enjoyed it!
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