[Hardy-l] Tess limerick

[Betty Cortus]

> Rosemarie wrote to me saying that she thought the limerick in  
> question was written by one of our Seasonal Frolics winners. Your  
> memory is better than mine, Rosemarie.  But the author was not the  
> winner.  I just checked the December 2004 archives, and found this  
> from none other than our dear Bob Schweik.  As a TTHA Director, he  
> was not eligible to compete in the Seasonal Frolics, but sent it  
> and the next couple to the Forum as examples of how limericks  
> should be written. How versatile he was! Here is his post:

A trio of plot summaries in the form of

limericks (with some liberties in the

anapests):

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A bouncing young maiden named Tess

Took a nap in her gossamer dress,

But when things became phallic

In the shape of young Alec,

Was it yes or duress? I can't guess.

_____________________

An innocent mason named Jude

Had for study a great aptitude.

But when this poor fella

Met up with Arabella,

We see etude get screwed by pulchritude.

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Though on baptism her views were most obdurate,

Paula's penchant for sex was quite moderate,

Yet despite sneaky Dare,

And the deStancy affair,

'Twas with Somerset she finally did opt for it.

Bob Schweik

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Do enjoy these!

Betty

  
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