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A Seagull Named Ted

Edward his name ~ his mates called him Ted Aiming his gift on the top of my head Landing with a squelchy plop Would his kindness never stop His unwanted gift was starting to spread Sat in the sun in my new crocheted hat With Ted proudly viewing his gifted splat On summoning his mates As he proudly demonstrates Reaching his target Ted sure has the knack Written 5th August 2019 Contest Name:Two Sea Themed Limericks Sponsor: Tania Kitchin N/A Contest Name: A Limerick, Old or New Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich 7th PLACE Syllables Per Line: 10 10 7 7 10 0 10 10 7 7 10

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Kim Merryman

Date: 8/19/2019 2:25:00 PM

You can't trust those pesky seagulls! Congrats on your win, Ann! Blessings, Kim

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/21/2019 1:00:00 PM

Many thanks Kim for your lovely visit and you see right, they are certainly pesky seagulls, haha! Good to hear from you, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/18/2019 8:40:00 PM

a funny picture comes to our mine reading this one, Ann. Thanks for supporting my contest and Congrats for your win.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/19/2019 1:34:00 AM

Many thanks Andrea, despite not realising I should only have submitted one Limerick - whoops! Thank you for placing me in your contest and thanks to you for sponsoring and judging. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 8/12/2019 5:58:00 AM

Hahahahaha,. I can picture you sat on your balcony as Ted flies over with his 'gift'

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/12/2019 8:44:00 AM

Hahaha, as I told Tom, I did actually have a seagull land on my head as I was sitting on the seafront. It must have looked hilarious to others sitting down at the cafe. They are such enormous birds with very long beaks! But at least he didn't get my tuna baguette, Haha. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/7/2019 2:43:00 PM

Fun limericks Ann - tears running down my cheeks - well penned - definately best for a win! Hugs, Jennifer.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/9/2019 7:55:00 AM

Haha... I am so pleased my limericks made you laugh Jennifer and I thank you so much for your lovely comments and visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/6/2019 2:10:00 AM

What hilarious Limericks dearest, Ann! Made me laugh, which means a fav. Good luck a d God bless you.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/6/2019 2:43:00 AM

So happy they made you laugh dearest Demetrios, laughter is so good for the soul. Thank you so much for your welcome visit and God bless you and your family too, sweet man. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/5/2019 12:27:00 PM

Great limerick, Ann, Panagiota

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/6/2019 1:35:00 AM

Bless you dear Panagiota, thanks for your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/5/2019 12:17:00 PM

Nice one Ann, did you read about that little dog that a seagull carried away, they're quite vicious birds. Wear your hard hat or carry a brolly lol. Good luck.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/6/2019 1:34:00 AM

Thanks Tom, yes read about that dear little dog, how awful, but not surprised as those herring gulls are enormous and could quite easily carry off a small animal! I did once have a seagull land on my head as I was sitting at a seafront cafe with a tuna baguette. It was so weird because I suddenly felt pressure on my head and the next thing I knew it was on the table - mind you it must have looked hilarious to others, haha, but the blighter did not get my lunch and since then I never eat in the open on the prom... Kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/5/2019 6:50:00 AM

Ted sure knows how to get attention..you captured the scene well..I can see it happening--true to real life..all the best Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 8/5/2019 7:16:00 AM

Thank you Vijay, I live on the coast and our beaches are full of Herring Gulls, that apparently can live to be 35. They are noisy, greedy birds who will think nothing of swooping down and grabbing your sandwich out of your hand! The largest of the gulls they can also be quite vicious, especially when within a large flock - Alfred's Hitchcocks The Birds comes to mind! Many thanks for your great comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx