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A Board Not For Surfing

My sister Lucille was extremely bored She tried surfing on an ironing board Knobby knees spread wide, She damned nearly died One imagined whitecap and she was floored. SECOND PLACE WINNER Written July 13, 2020 10/10/5/5/10 syllable count checked with PS submitted to "Limerick" Poetry Contest sponsored by Lisa YY

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/24/2022 8:13:00 AM

Great job with this limerick, Milt, and congrats on the second place win.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/24/2022 12:56:00 PM

Thanks, Andrea. I had fun with this limerick and the Lucille limericks that she inspired.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 7/20/2022 6:44:00 AM

Attributed to sister. Great! Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/20/2022 11:47:00 AM

Thanks, Chris. I'm glad you got a kick out of it.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/19/2022 10:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A fun/cute Limerick write. Is she OK after her wild adventure with the ironing board ??? Have a very blessed day................

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/19/2022 11:18:00 AM

Somehow I feel like Lucille will never be okay, Paula.

Terry Flood

Date: 7/19/2022 6:10:00 AM

Congratulations, Milt. I think you and Tom read the future rather well there. ;-)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/19/2022 9:02:00 AM

Thank you, Terry. I'm not sure I've read Tom's take on the surfing grandma, but I will. I'm guessing we both took the approach in the limerick?

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/19/2022 5:34:00 AM

Thanks for the giggle Milt! Congratulations on your win! Linda

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/19/2022 9:02:00 AM

Thanks, Linda. I enjoyed the picture and the opportunity to limerick on it. Glad you got a giggle!

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/19/2022 4:38:00 AM

One limerick entries were not awarded 1st place. I wish the sponsor had stated that more than one was acceptable. It was listed as "a limerick." and so it goes.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/19/2022 9:07:00 AM

Jenna, I had not even noticed that. You are very sharp-eyed. If I had known that was what was expected, I would have written several in sequence. Actually, she sort of inspired my Lucille limericks, so I had plenty of material. Yes, sponsors should be more clear in their directions.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/19/2022 4:12:00 AM

Enjoyed! Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/19/2022 9:08:00 AM

Thank you, Kim.

Terry Miller

Date: 7/19/2022 3:13:00 AM

Good one, Milton. I will look out for Lucille's next adventure

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/19/2022 9:15:00 AM

She may be so crippled up and traumatized by her arrest that she may be incapable of any more adventures...at least for a while. Thanks, Terry.

Fj Thomas

Date: 7/15/2022 11:04:00 AM

LOLOL this is wonderful Milton! I suck at Limericks :( They always come out a bit dark (insert contemplative emoji here)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 12:20:00 PM

Thanks so much, FJ, for your thoughts. I find the rhythm is the most difficult thing for me. One thing for certain, they are not that easy!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/15/2022 3:52:00 AM

I read and I smile, loving it!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/15/2022 9:29:00 AM

Lucille is quite a character, isn't she?

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/14/2022 8:08:00 PM

I guess Lucille and Margaret Thatcher have something in common: Iron Maidens. lol. ~ gw

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/14/2022 8:45:00 PM

Not so much for Lucille, it appears.

Terry Flood

Date: 7/14/2022 12:38:00 PM

I think your Lucille and my Ice Cream Gran should form a crime fighting duo… that's if Lucille can stay on her feet. Ha ha!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/14/2022 12:55:00 PM

I think that's a splendid idea, but Lucille is pretty independent. And, you are correct, she has a terrible time staying on her feet and her balance isn't so great either.

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/14/2022 10:23:00 AM

I have to give Lucille credit for her tenacity and courage. I'll not venture into the ocean... too many sharks! Great entry, Milt. Your limericks are giving life to Lucille!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/14/2022 12:56:00 PM

I'm having fun with her. I may even write some more if the mood strikes. Lucille makes a great character.

Michael Tor

Date: 7/14/2022 9:18:00 AM

Poor Lucille Milton, give her a break, before she succumbs. lol Levitating first and now on the Ironing board. I'm looking forward to her next attempt at something challenging. I hope she survives for the next one... Made me smile... Thanks lol...

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/14/2022 9:20:00 AM

Thanks, Michael. I had a lot of fun with Lucille's antics. I may try to come up with some more. I love continuing stories.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 7/13/2022 8:45:00 PM

I Love Lucille!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 7/13/2022 8:48:00 PM

Me, too, Shirley. I think I am inspired to write more adventures of Lucille. Maybe.