Laughing Along With A Limerick.
The prompt word is “first”.
A vain runner swore he’d win in a burst
But his luck went from worse to the worst
Then he tripped on a stone
Which snapped through his bone
And he crossed the finish line head first!
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This is “Cut to the Bone” by Victory
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Great limerick Nance you painted the image so well with your words 😅
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Thanks very much, Ange. I’m so pleased you enjoyed this one. 😁
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Ow! I was visualizing the runner hitting/tripping/tumbling over the stone, from various angles and start and stop points, while the intro riff from the song played hi fall into victory. Well-played, Nancy!
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Thanks for this really great comment and feedback, Liz! Much appreciated 😄
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That is a mighty big stone to have on the racetrack.
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IKR?!? Whoever’s in charge really should be more careful! Smells like a lawsuit 😎
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Oh no, the poor guy.
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The price of vainglory. Maybe he’ll learn from this mishap.
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Oh yes, maybe this will teach him a permanent lesson
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Ouch!
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That’s gonna leave a mark!
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That was a painful win for him! Good limerick, fun picture, and I liked the song, too. 🙂
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For sure! I wonder if it was worth it. I’m glad you liked this one; the song is a new one for me, too. Thanks very much, Barbara 😁
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I laughed at this – very good, Nancy.
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I’m thrilled, Esther! Thank you!
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Crafty limerick my friend l. 😃
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
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