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A Dumb Mistake

I put sunscreen on arms, legs and face,
Walked the beach at a leisurely pace –
But the tops of my feet
Are now red as a beet
For I didn’t wear shoes in that place!

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Line Gauthier

August 16, 2018 at 6:16 PM

I was expecting your ears to be burnt to a crisp.

Agnes Krampe

August 27, 2018 at 4:32 PM

actually I remembered to put sunscreen on those

John Michaels

August 18, 2017 at 11:07 AM

Funny limerick, Agnes - a mistake which many of us make (for me, it's normally the back of my neck)!! Regards, John.

Pashang Salehi

August 11, 2017 at 7:30 PM

Cute... I did the same yesterday...

Andrea Dietrich

August 8, 2017 at 3:09 PM

In regards to our conversation below, keep using that sunscreen. I really regret I did not use it more than I did!

Agnes Krampe

August 8, 2017 at 4:11 PM

I will. Usually I am pretty good about it... just didn't think about feet because I do not live near the sea and rarely walk barefoot.

Ralph Sergi

August 7, 2017 at 1:23 PM

Great Poem, Agnes: I have had that experience.

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 6:24 PM

Thanks for stopping by, Ralph.

Sneha Rv

August 7, 2017 at 10:49 AM

Haha this is sweet! Though not for the feet :)

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 6:23 PM

Thanks for your visit, Sneha.

Darren White

August 7, 2017 at 1:20 AM

A very (sun)light limerick. Hurtful but still made me smile :)

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 9:33 AM

Thanks - that makes me smile in turn.

Kudzai Mhangwa

August 6, 2017 at 8:28 AM

Nice piece here Agnes!

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM

Thank you, Kudzai.

Eileen Manassian

August 6, 2017 at 3:56 AM

:) good limerick, Agnes. Not a good situation for your poor feet! ;) Enjoyed the read.

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM

Thank you, Eileen.

Winged Warrior

August 5, 2017 at 11:44 PM

That's what you get my friend...what was it 3'rd degree burns lol...great write Agnes...god bless...^WW^

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM

Thanks, ^WW^

Andrea Dietrich

August 5, 2017 at 7:37 PM

Too bad you had not been inside the water!! Now that I am over 60, I have decided to stay out of the sun. It's no big loss. I never got super tan anyway, and the years of laying out have done a number on me (I'm now doing face aerobics. hahaha. FOR REAL) My goal is to turn back time at least ten years. I loved your limerick. Kind of got rambling there!!!

Agnes Krampe

August 7, 2017 at 9:32 AM

I was in the water part of the time - but I walked 8 miles and spent 5 hours outside, 3 of those barefoot. I do not seek out the sun for sun's sake and don't lie tanning on the beach, but I enjoy outdoor activities and get sun exposure while hiking and rock climbing. No way I'll gve those up!