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LIMERICK

THERE ONCE WAS A GIRL NAMED MYRTLE
WHO HAD QUITE AN AFFAIR WITH A TURTLE.
NOTHING'S MORE PHENOMENAL
THAN A SWELLING ABDOMINAL
TO PROVE TO MYRTLE
THAT THE TURTLE WAS FERTILE.

Submitter comment: THE INFORMANT LEARNED THE LIMERICK IN 7TH GRADE AT
HELEN KELLER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ROYAL OAK

Keyword(s): HUMOR

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Narrative Verse

Date learned: 00-00-1965

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