A Fisherman From Maine

Wayne was avid fisherman from Maine
So proud of his huge lobster catch fame
Too many days spent at sea
Caused his lonely wife to flee
But his lobster business was insane

7/15/19

Contest: State Limerick Contest

Sponsor: Kevin Shaw

(99779 syllable count, checked on Howmanysyllables.com)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Johnson Avatar
July 31, 2019 at 2:07 PM
Mmmmm, me want a lobster roll. This was a hoot Tania. I guess there are just trade offs sometimes. :/ :) <3
Kitchin Avatar
July 31, 2019 at 4:56 PM
Thank you!
Makama Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 1:36 PM
Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great..
Kitchin Avatar
July 30, 2019 at 7:55 PM
Thank you!
Callus Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 12:10 PM
Looks like he traded a wife for fame and lobsters,Tania!! An enjoyable read. regards // paul
Kitchin Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 3:53 PM
Thank you Paul! :)
Dietrich Avatar
July 16, 2019 at 7:11 PM
good one. I guess lobsters are very popular there!!
Kitchin Avatar
July 17, 2019 at 4:35 AM
Thank you Andrea! :)
Canerdy Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Good one, Tania! Janice
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 8:26 PM
Thank you Janice!
Allison Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 4:49 PM
what a clever limerick Tania, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 6:03 PM
Thank you Jan! Hugs :)
Y. Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Hi Tania, This is a good entry for contest. I love sea food! I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a good day:-) Alexis
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 4:31 PM
Thank you Alexis! :)
Romios Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 4:16 PM
Great Limerick Good lUck in the contest PR
Kitchin Avatar
July 15, 2019 at 4:32 PM
Thank you Panagiota! :)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace