L Milton Hankins Poet Limerick

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 July 24, 2022 at 8:13 AM Great job with this limerick, Milt, and congrats on the second place win. L Milton Hankins July 24, 2022 at 12:56 PM Thanks, Andrea. I had fun with this limerick and the Lucille limericks that she inspired.

Christuraj Alex July 20, 2022 at 6:44 AM Attributed to sister. Great! Congratulations! L Milton Hankins July 20, 2022 at 11:47 AM Thanks, Chris. I'm glad you got a kick out of it.

Paula Goldsmith July 19, 2022 at 10:55 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 July 19, 2022 at 11:18 AM Somehow I feel like Lucille will never be okay, Paula.

Terry Flood July 19, 2022 at 6:10 AM Congratulations, Milt. I think you and Tom read the future rather well there. ;-) L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 9:02 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 July 19, 2022 at 5:34 AM Thanks for the giggle Milt! Congratulations on your win! Linda L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 9:02 AM Thanks, Linda. I enjoyed the picture and the opportunity to limerick on it. Glad you got a giggle!

Jenna Logan July 19, 2022 at 4:38 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 July 19, 2022 at 9:07 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 July 19, 2022 at 4:12 AM Enjoyed! Congratulations! L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 9:08 AM Thank you, Kim.

Terry Miller July 19, 2022 at 3:13 AM Good one, Milton. I will look out for Lucille's next adventure L Milton Hankins July 19, 2022 at 9:15 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 July 15, 2022 at 11:04 AM LOLOL this is wonderful Milton! I suck at Limericks :( They always come out a bit dark (insert contemplative emoji here) L Milton Hankins July 15, 2022 at 12:20 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 July 15, 2022 at 3:52 AM I read and I smile, loving it! L Milton Hankins July 15, 2022 at 9:29 AM Lucille is quite a character, isn't she?

Gershon Wolf July 14, 2022 at 8:08 PM I guess Lucille and Margaret Thatcher have something in common: Iron Maidens. lol. ~ gw L Milton Hankins July 14, 2022 at 8:45 PM Not so much for Lucille, it appears.

Terry Flood July 14, 2022 at 12:38 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 July 14, 2022 at 12:55 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 July 14, 2022 at 10:23 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 July 14, 2022 at 12:56 PM I'm having fun with her. I may even write some more if the mood strikes. Lucille makes a great character.

Michael Tor July 14, 2022 at 9:18 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 July 14, 2022 at 9:20 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 July 13, 2022 at 8:45 PM I Love Lucille! L Milton Hankins July 13, 2022 at 8:48 PM Me, too, Shirley. I think I am inspired to write more adventures of Lucille. Maybe.