Barbara Gorelick Poet Limerick

A Martian Fright

 

When first we landed and quickly  saw
What looked like Larry's mother-in-law
It just had to be
Anyone could see
It had good old mom's receding jaw


With Apologies to Larry Belt and his 
mother-in-law

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James Fraser September 23, 2010 at 12:47 PM Haha, nice one Barbara. Many congratulations on your win in Carolyn' out of this world contest >> James

Carol Sunshine Brown September 23, 2010 at 5:48 AM Congratulations Barbara for your win in Carolyn Devonshire's contest "Sphinx Head on Mars?". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich September 22, 2010 at 9:19 PM Barbara,you have an amazing sense of humor. Congrats on this awesome limerick. LUv, Andrea

Tahera Mannan September 22, 2010 at 9:11 PM Hahaha. Many congratulations on this win.

John Freeman September 22, 2010 at 4:33 PM Congratulation on your #5 poem Barbara. enjoy! Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta September 22, 2010 at 2:41 PM Congratulations on this fine win in the contest, Barbara

Joyce Johnson September 22, 2010 at 2:20 PM Step out of the danger zone Barbara. Sooner or later Mom inlaw is going to take revenge. Really cute take on this contest. congratulations. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 22, 2010 at 1:31 PM Congrats BG on your big win in this contest.. a wonderful write .. enjoy with luv...

Carolyn Devonshire September 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM With all due apologies to Larry's mother-in-law, this is VERY funny, Barbara. Congratulations on your placement in the contest! Love, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2010 at 7:32 PM Oh, Barbara, I LOVE this. Is it for Carolyn's contest. All I could come up with was Michael Myers from Halloween. But what a stupid story I had to invent for him being on Mars!!

Diane Locksley September 15, 2010 at 10:44 AM This is so funny! Hope Larry and his mother-in-law have a good sense of humor. A very original and creative entry for the contest. Good luck! Diane

Sara Kendrick September 14, 2010 at 10:53 AM Larry took putting down his mother-in-law seriously didn't he..There is some humor..Sara

Doris Culverhouse September 13, 2010 at 3:55 PM LOL-cute

Audrey Haick September 13, 2010 at 10:49 AM Crazy funny, BG!! Wishing you luck in Carolyn's contest with this. Enjoyed the laugh....Peace, love, Audrey

Larry Belt September 13, 2010 at 8:53 AM LOL.....Too funny.....I knew she was an alien......Larry

Carolyn Devonshire September 13, 2010 at 7:58 AM :) Cool limerick, LNC. Thanks for supporting the contest! Soup mail in a moment. Love, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor September 13, 2010 at 7:39 AM Hilarious, Barb. LOL. Larry will love it. Awesome. Enjoyed. Thanks for reading my silliness. xxx Ralph