Burnt Fingers (Limerick) Poem by Stephen Harris

Burnt Fingers (Limerick)

Rating: ★5.0


A lad who skipped science at school
Charred his fingers while handling hot fuel
For he wanted to know
If coals burned when aglow
Cried Eureka! Then dived in a pool

Stephen Harris
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
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Cowboy Ron Williams 30 June 2021

This is funny, Stephen! Congrats on having it selected as Member Poem of the Day!

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Varsha M 30 June 2021

Wise scientist. Well conceived and captured.

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Sylvia Frances Chan 30 June 2021

Enjoyed very much this limerick full of humor. Excellent limerick, dear Stephen.5 Stars full!

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M Asim Nehal 30 June 2021

Coooooo; , Nice limerick. I liked it.5*

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