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The Foreign Diplomat

While campaigning among South American civilians he got news of the death of three Brazilians He said he was vexed then he asked quite perplexed just how many is a brazillion?

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Richard Breese

Date: 9/23/2014 11:02:00 PM

Another great limerick.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2010 4:03:00 PM

Looking at this one again. it's REALLY a good one!

David Smalling

Date: 12/9/2010 4:13:00 AM

This is hot ... pure wax, pure wax, melted and running all over my beard. Awesome

Tahera Mannan

Date: 11/8/2010 9:27:00 PM

Terrifically put up. Many congratulations on your win.

Francine Roberts

Date: 11/7/2010 8:26:00 PM

this one was hilarious, congrats on your win Ralph

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/7/2010 6:00:00 PM

Hey, Congratulations, Ralph. Your limerick is truly funny! Luv, Andrea

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 11/7/2010 2:19:00 PM

congrats to you Ralph...humorous

Audrey Haick

Date: 11/7/2010 2:02:00 PM

My warm congratulations on your well-earned win in Carolyn's contest, Ralph. Always, Audrey

Dr Hitendra Mehta

Date: 11/7/2010 12:57:00 PM

Ralph...Many congrats on winning in contest with this nice piece. Luv/Best wishes.....Hitendra Mehta

John Freeman

Date: 11/7/2010 11:40:00 AM

Depicts the lack of understanding of the problem quite well, Ralph. Congratulations on your poem's honor. Agape, Moses

Wilma Neels

Date: 11/7/2010 11:31:00 AM

Witty limerick Ralph ;) congratulations to you!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/7/2010 5:45:00 AM

Congratulations on this well deserved win, Ralph

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/7/2010 5:27:00 AM

Got a great laugh from your last line, Ralph. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2010 10:52:00 PM

hahahha THIS IS EXCELLENT HAIKU> If it is for that one contest, I know I would score it very high. LUv, Andrea

Sheri Fresonke Harper

Date: 11/1/2010 6:18:00 PM

hmm, got the limerick down, cute end line :) Sheri

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/1/2010 2:22:00 PM

glad you are being featured. I thought it was great the first time I read it. BG

Caryl Muzzey

Date: 11/1/2010 9:49:00 AM

GREAT Limerick! I really enjoyed the read. Congratulations on being featured this week. Caryl

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/1/2010 9:39:00 AM

Congratulations on a well earned featured write this week Ralph. Love, Carol

Joy Wellington

Date: 10/31/2010 9:47:00 PM

Ralph, this is a beauty! So true though some people just don't get it. Congrats to you. Joy (Jew)

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/31/2010 8:15:00 PM

Congrats Ralph on your featured poem this week on the Soup.. a great piece to share with us all today with luv..

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/31/2010 10:05:00 AM

Just how many is a brazillion, what a fantastic expression, quite witty, Ralph

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 10/31/2010 8:39:00 AM

so very funny... I think thats how far our country is in debt...BG

Francine Roberts

Date: 10/31/2010 7:57:00 AM

too funny Ralph

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/31/2010 7:30:00 AM

hahahahaha.. Ralph u have done it again my friend.. entertained the Soup Family with this grand Limerick.. good luck if for the current contest luv... how many is a brazillion? if they ever find out we will be in trouble luv.. happy Halloween Sunday ....

Larry Belt

Date: 10/30/2010 11:21:00 PM

LOL.....Too Funny.....Larry