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A Kangaroo Named Joe

A young ‘roo in Australia named Joe At work, he was a no-call no-show His boss he annoyed He’s now unemployed Where he works now, we really don’t know

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/23/2011 6:01:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's contest "Limerick II". A well deserved win Robert. Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/8/2011 5:54:00 AM

happy cheesr for the win, robert!! :) huggs, nette

Elaine George

Date: 2/8/2011 12:45:00 AM

lol!!!! Good one, Robert. Many congrats on your BIG WIN. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/7/2011 9:14:00 PM

"Robert,I thought you did quite well with this one. Congratulations to you. LUv, Andrea

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/7/2011 7:57:00 PM

Congrats Robert on your 2nd place win in Debbie's contest with this creative write my friend.. enjoy another top spot with luv..

Tahera Mannan

Date: 2/7/2011 7:55:00 PM

lol. A good one. Lots of congratulations for this win

Kory Calhoun

Date: 2/7/2011 7:01:00 PM

LOL! Wherever the 'roo is working now...he's probably collecting "pocket money." Great job with this limerick. Congrats on your BIG win in Deborah's contest. Best wishes, KC

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/7/2011 6:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win!!! Hooray for you!!

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 2/7/2011 6:20:00 PM

so much for not doing well at Limericks, Robert. Congratulations to you on a fine limerick and win in this contest!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 2/7/2011 5:41:00 PM

Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Robert

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/7/2011 5:33:00 PM

Good work Robert. congratulations on your no. 2 win. Love, Joyce

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/22/2011 6:57:00 PM

Joe obviously isn't carrying a brain in his sack as he hops around, Robert. This description could fit a lot of disgruntled workers I know. You penned a great entry for Deb Guzzi's contest. I really like the dark humor you employed here. Love, Carolyn

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 1/22/2011 6:22:00 AM

Good one..I think he was born here in the states. BG

Tahera Mannan

Date: 1/21/2011 8:50:00 PM

Good one Robert. The last line is super.