Meghan Hutchings Poet Limerick

A Skunk's 'Tale'

,A Skunk’s ‘Tale’,

Twas a puzzling mid-summer’s eve
When I became acquainted with Steve
Bear with if you can
For Steve’s not a man
He’s an odd little skunk who won’t leave!

I was driving, unwinding that night
As my headlights swam over his sight
On two legs he stood
Like he owned street and wood
I slammed on my brakes out of fright!

When Steve began talking, I stared
As he jumped in my car, I just glared
This skunk, quite verbose
Let it rip, smelling gross
“LORD HAVE MERCY!” I loudly declared!

How I wish I could tell you things changed
Not so fast when your skunk is deranged
I tried to play nice
But his heart is pure ice
Let’s just say his farewell’s been arranged!




1st PLACE!!!








Submitted For: Tall Tales 1 Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Jeff Kyser
Date Written: 03-18-2022
Format: HowManySyllable.com

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John Watt March 29, 2022 at 9:18 PM Meghan! I'm so happy for you and your milestone win! This is truly a tall tale told with wit, imagination, humor, great story telling, and wonderful poetic skill; and is well worthy of top placement. I'm proud of you for persevering, too. Better build a bigger trophy case, my friend! God bless you ~ John Meghan Hutchings March 30, 2022 at 3:37 PM John, my dear friend, you are too kind!! Thank you so very much for your heartfelt compliments!! Using the words, "wit", "imagination", "humor", "great story telling", & "wonderful poetic skill" makes me feel like I actually belong here! I also appreciate your support in my placement! For you to be proud of me is like an admirer pleasing the master. You are incredibly talented, and I am honored to be your friend and earn your praise. God bless and much love...Meghan!

Christuraj Alex March 26, 2022 at 12:31 AM Very interesting tale, indeed! Congratulations! Meghan Hutchings March 27, 2022 at 3:56 PM Thank you very much, Christuraj! I appreciate your support and your praise! Trust me, It means a lot to me! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Paula Goldsmith March 25, 2022 at 10:51 AM Congratulations on your win. What a fun/cute~~story/write. Thanks for the laugh. I needed that. Have a blessed day with your win............... Meghan Hutchings March 25, 2022 at 3:54 PM Thank you so much, Paula!! You are so sweet to congratulate me! I am thrilled that you found my poem funny. That makes me very happy!! I look forward to reading more of your fun poems! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Gary Radice March 25, 2022 at 7:42 AM You winning Jeff's contest makes 'scents' to me. Congratulations. Cheers - Gary Meghan Hutchings March 25, 2022 at 3:52 PM Thank you very much, Gary!! I love your play on words!! I am so appreciative that you read my poem and complimented me! It was very kind of you! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Jeff Kyser March 25, 2022 at 3:26 AM Congrats on your win, and a truly "tall tale"! You really stunk up the contest! Meghan Hutchings March 25, 2022 at 3:51 PM Wow!! From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU, Jeff!! This is the first time I've ever been at the very top of the placements! Even if I've placed number 1, I've never been at the top! I cannot stop smiling! Thank you so much for appreciating my tall tale! I'll never forget this!! God bless you and much love...Meghan!

John Watt March 21, 2022 at 11:18 PM I suppose it is rather difficult to play nice after a deranged talking skunk lets one rip in your car! What a fun imagination you have, Meghan - and thanks for the giggle, I needed it. Enjoy your day ~ John Meghan Hutchings March 25, 2022 at 3:48 PM Thank you so very much, John! It makes me so happy that you enjoyed my poem and found it humorous! I always appreciate your kind compliments!! God bless and much love...Meghan!

Faye Gibson March 20, 2022 at 2:43 PM Very amusing and well written. Thanks for your visit. Meghan Hutchings March 25, 2022 at 3:46 PM Thank you very much, Faye! I truly appreciate your kind words! I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem. God bless and much love...Meghan!

Jack Horne March 19, 2022 at 8:58 AM LOL, had a chuckle here about your troubles with Steve Meghan Hutchings March 20, 2022 at 11:41 AM Thank you so much, Jack!! I love to write about skunks! It's just so easy to make things humorous when a skunk is involved. I appreciate your comment!! Much love...Meghan

John Gondolf March 19, 2022 at 6:40 AM Howdy neighbor! I enjoyed the humor in your odiferous tale. One should never stop their journey to take in a suspected skunk. Good luck in the contest, Meghan. Hugs, John Meghan Hutchings March 20, 2022 at 11:40 AM Thank you very much, John!! This poem was inspired by my children's book I wrote. It hasn't been published yet, only because there are some illustrations still in the works, but it is about a skunk, took. I'm so glad you enjoyed my poem! That means a lot to me! Much love...Meghan