Wizard of Oz

The scarecrows head is full of straw 
So his thinking is really poor 
With an empty head 
He has to be led 
Maybe a brain would even the score. 

Now the Tin man was really smart 
Even though he was falling apart 
He was off to Oz 
Just because 
What he needed was a heart. 

Then the Lion put on a great act 
Jumping from a bush to attack 
Pretending he was brave 
But there was no way 
For he was just a pussycat. 

Now it was off to the land of Oz 
Hoping to meet the wonderland boss 
When asked where you going 
They said without knowing 
To see a wizard that never was. 

So off down the yellow brick road 
Happily skipping they would go 
Having travelled so far 
Wishing upon a star 
Led by Dorothy and little Toto.

Even though their friendship had grown 
Still dear Dorothy felt so alone 
With a tear in her eye 
She bid them goodbye 
For there was no place like home.
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Date: 12/14/2024 11:55:00 AM
Hey John, I love your limerick my friend. Witty and fun to read, Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest. Happy Holidays to you and your family! Charlie
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John Read
Date: 12/14/2024 12:12:00 PM
Thank you Charles, wishing you and your loved ones a happy Christmas God bless.
Date: 12/13/2024 5:16:00 PM
Back with Congratulations brother John, on your winning placement in the contest… Sis Beryl
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John Read
Date: 12/14/2024 8:16:00 AM
Hi sister Beryl, I thought it would do better than it did, I think I'll give the contests a miss for awhile. Hope Alan is feeling better. xx
Date: 11/21/2024 10:33:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your "Wizard of Oz" Limerick writes. You are so right, the big lion was just a little pussycat. "Good luck"  Thanks for reading my OZ write.  Have a fun day writing away..............
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John Read
Date: 11/21/2024 10:55:00 AM
Thank you Paula, wish you well in the contest. Xx
Date: 11/20/2024 6:36:00 PM
Brilliant brother John, great limericks relating to the stars of the story in The Wizard of Oz… All the best for the contest… Sis Beryl
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John Read
Date: 11/21/2024 8:14:00 AM
Hi sister Beryl, the film is still played on TV every Christmas, which I still watch, hope Alan is getting better. Xx
Date: 11/20/2024 2:11:00 PM
Loved that the lion was just a pussycat and the emphasis of a team led by little Dorothy and Toto!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/21/2024 12:14:00 PM
LOL…put em up…That movie was so good!
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John Read
Date: 11/21/2024 8:13:00 AM
Thank you Kim, the Lion was my favourite, put em up, put em up, lol.
Date: 11/20/2024 10:28:00 AM
Delightfully brilliant David! I think you will do well in the contest! Good luck.
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 11:02:00 AM
Thank you Karen, but my name is John lol.xx
Date: 11/19/2024 11:50:00 PM
I think you got them all John, great entry for the contest, good luck. Tom
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:57:00 AM
Thank you Tom it certainly keeps the old brain marbles working.
Date: 11/19/2024 8:22:00 PM
Auntie Em is right proud of you there, John. Excellent penning, methinks! ~ Toto too!
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:56:00 AM
Lol! thank God someone is Gershon.
Date: 11/19/2024 4:04:00 PM
Wow you nearly told the entire story minus the wicked witch and her menacing monkeys!
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:54:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I was thinking about adding the wicked which, but I gave up in the end. Xx
Date: 11/19/2024 2:25:00 PM
Ahh!!! What a nicely written one with great rhythm, rhyme, and flow. Way to go. I have read at least one more of these so there must be a contest going on. If so, yours reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:51:00 AM
Hi Sara, there is a contest going on, why don't you join in. Xx
Date: 11/19/2024 10:45:00 AM
- With his head full of straw no wonder his thinking is really bad :) ... love this beginning ... and you know this story well - An impressive limerick poem (I'm terrible at limerick) - Best wishes in the contest, John :) - hugs
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John Read
Date: 11/19/2024 11:06:00 AM
Thank you Anne for your encouraging comment God bless.
Date: 11/19/2024 10:15:00 AM
John love your clever version much better. The pussy cat reference to the lion was great but the grand finale "to see the Wizard that never was." is the icing on the cake. How clever is that? Enjoyed your version and I am favoring it. Thanks for sharing and a wonderful entry to judge...
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John Read
Date: 11/19/2024 11:08:00 AM
Hi Michael, thank you for your visit and comment, I've added another stanza since, hopefully it doesn't spoil the ending. God bless you.
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