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Monday 7 December 2015

V stands for Verse, and Virus.


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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26 comments:

  1. How good you've managed to put in this entry since you're not feeling that well.
    I sincerly wish you "get well soon" and please take good care of yourself!

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    1. Hi Melody, thanks for your kind words, I really thought
      I would have to miss this round but with several attempts
      I got there.
      Best wishes,
      Di.
      ABCW team.

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  2. 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!

    Leslie
    abcw team

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    1. Hi Leslie, It's good to have fun in these dark and worrying times.
      Really 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.

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  3. Ha ha I love limericks. These were so much fun. Take care and do get well soon.

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    1. hello Tulika,
      I'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.

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    1. Hi Roger,
      'twas a struggle considering the meagre amount
      that I managed to get together..hey ho!
      Thanks for your kind wishes,
      Di xx
      ABCW team.

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  5. limericks are always funny, thanks for them. I hope you will recover soon.

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  6. Hi Wil,
    Limericks 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.

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  7. Feel better soon, Di. Wish I could send you some chicken soup.

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    1. Hi Dina, thanks for your kind wishes and I am pleased to
      say 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.

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  8. I love all the whimsy in Lear's limericks. Blessings!

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  9. Whimsical indeed Arnoldo, I just chuckle every time I read
    Lear's Limericks, we all need a bit of Lear now and then,
    Best wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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  10. You have to love nonsense verse! Hope you get well soon.
    My "V" stands for VERTIGINOUS VISTA

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    1. Hi Nick V,
      good 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.

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  11. 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

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    1. Hi Margy,
      I believe Chamomile tea is very soothing and relaxing...Enjoy yours.xx

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    1. Hello Christopher.
      Thanks for dropping by, and your comment
      Best wishes,
      Di.
      ABCW team.

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  13. Lear's limericks are perfect potions for getting better. I hope you get through this quickly, Di. Big hugs to you.

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    1. Indeed Susie just what I needed. Darling husband made me some lovely,
      Chicken soup, the winning potion,
      much better now, thank goodness.
      big hugs to you too,
      Best wishes,
      Di,
      ABCW team.

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  14. My purpose in life ,Alison, is 'to amaze' !!
    Best Wishes,
    Di.
    ABCW team.

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