There was an old man of Vesuvious
Who studied the work of Vitruvious
When the flames burnt his book
To drinking he took
That morbid old man of Vesuvious !
The Old Man Of Vienna.
There was an old man of Vienna
Who lived on a tincture of Senna
When that did not agree,
He took Camomile tea
That nasty old Man of Vienna.
The above Nonsense Verses are from one of my favourite poet's collection,
Edward Lear, reknown for his writing
of silly limericks .
Virus.
My apologies for the meagre offering re my introduction but I have been struck low with a nasty Virus, it has erupted like Mount Vesuvious ( see picture above at the beginning) . So it's back to bed, now that I've managed to scramble this together.
Best wishes Di.
My sincere thanks to the vivacious Denise for devising ABCW and the veritable Roger for doing what he does each week with such valour. Thanks also to the team of helpers who assist Roger with the visits to other contributors.
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Who studied the work of Vitruvious 
The Old Man Of Vienna.
There was an old man of Vienna
Who lived on a tincture of Senna
When that did not agree,
He took Camomile tea
That nasty old Man of Vienna.
The above Nonsense Verses are from one of my favourite poet's collection,
Edward Lear, reknown for his writing
of silly limericks .
Virus.
My apologies for the meagre offering re my introduction but I have been struck low with a nasty Virus, it has erupted like Mount Vesuvious ( see picture above at the beginning) . So it's back to bed, now that I've managed to scramble this together.
Best wishes Di.
My sincere thanks to the vivacious Denise for devising ABCW and the veritable Roger for doing what he does each week with such valour. Thanks also to the team of helpers who assist Roger with the visits to other contributors.
How good you've managed to put in this entry since you're not feeling that well.
ReplyDeleteI sincerly wish you "get well soon" and please take good care of yourself!
Hi Melody, thanks for your kind words, I really thought
DeleteI would have to miss this round but with several attempts
I got there.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
This is so much fun, Di. Do take care as 'tis the season of viruses. You must be better well before Christmas so you can indulge in all the festivities!
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
Hi Leslie, It's good to have fun in these dark and worrying times.
DeleteReally looking forward to Christmas this year Eldest daughter and
family are home this year so we'll all be together, which will be good!
Thanks for your kind wishes,
Di xxx
ABCW team.
Ha ha I love limericks. These were so much fun. Take care and do get well soon.
ReplyDeletehello Tulika,
DeleteI'm glad you find limericks much fun, and Lear was
a master of them, they seemed to just roll of the tip
of his pen! Thanks for your kind wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Thanks for this. Feel well soon!
ReplyDeleteHi Roger,
Delete'twas a struggle considering the meagre amount
that I managed to get together..hey ho!
Thanks for your kind wishes,
Di xx
ABCW team.
limericks are always funny, thanks for them. I hope you will recover soon.
ReplyDeleteHi Wil,
ReplyDeleteLimericks always make me smile too!
I am feeling a little better but have still aching eyes and limbs, it
seems to have gone right through my system,
Thank you for your kind comments.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
incredible.
ReplyDeleteThank you Mimi x
DeleteDi ABCW team.
Feel better soon, Di. Wish I could send you some chicken soup.
ReplyDeleteHi Dina, thanks for your kind wishes and I am pleased to
Deletesay that I am feeling a lot better,
and guess what? My darling husband made some delicious chicken
soup, and I was on the mend.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
I love all the whimsy in Lear's limericks. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWhimsical indeed Arnoldo, I just chuckle every time I read
ReplyDeleteLear's Limericks, we all need a bit of Lear now and then,
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
You have to love nonsense verse! Hope you get well soon.
ReplyDeleteMy "V" stands for VERTIGINOUS VISTA
Hi Nick V,
Deletegood to hear from you again, yes I do love nonsense and particularly
in a nonsensical form,
Over to your Vertiginous nonsense...
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
I just picked the last of my chamomile flowers to dry for tea. After growing my own I can see why it costs so much. I had three containers full and picked several times during the season, but only have two small plastic bags of dried flowers to make my winter tea. - Margy
ReplyDeleteHi Margy,
DeleteI believe Chamomile tea is very soothing and relaxing...Enjoy yours.xx
lovely.
ReplyDelete;)
Hello Christopher.
DeleteThanks for dropping by, and your comment
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Lear's limericks are perfect potions for getting better. I hope you get through this quickly, Di. Big hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteIndeed Susie just what I needed. Darling husband made me some lovely,
DeleteChicken soup, the winning potion,
much better now, thank goodness.
big hugs to you too,
Best wishes,
Di,
ABCW team.
amazing one.
ReplyDeleteMy purpose in life ,Alison, is 'to amaze' !!
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.