Achieving Success

Two men were thrown into separate pits
But one was wise enough to use his wits
He built stairs to climb free
And then decreed with glee,
"A winner is the one who never quits!"



May 15, 2021
Quitters Never Win Contest
Sponsor: Margarita Lillico
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Allison Avatar
June 14, 2021 at 2:57 PM
Many congrats jenna, sorry i missed this one when it was posted... will say no more or will have to dig myself out of a big hole lol:-) hugs Jan xx
Canerdy Avatar
June 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM
A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Jenna. Janice
Kavanagh  Avatar
May 17, 2021 at 1:30 PM
Heya Jenna, they say when in a hole stop digging, but you didn’t stop and kept going, then came up with this cracking Limerick, which is so very creative, best of luck in the contest, cheers David
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:43 AM
Thanks, David.
Daniel Avatar
May 16, 2021 at 3:41 AM
Ah! Brilliant:)
Logan Avatar
May 23, 2021 at 9:43 AM
Thanks, Jo.
Cunningham Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 3:01 PM
Youre a true limerickeer Jenna and your right, he who doesn't give up is the winner. Best of luck in the contest. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom
Logan Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 7:55 PM
awww...coming from you that compliment is valued. Thanks, Tom.
Hankins Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Exceptionally well-done and creative. I foresee you placing high in Margarita's contest, Jenna. I thoroughly enjoyed this one!
Logan Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 7:54 PM
Thank you very much, Milt.
Buhagiar Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 8:46 AM
That was very clever, Jenna. Well done.
Logan Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 8:53 AM
How kind of you. Thanks, Victor.
Eslinger Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 8:24 AM
Fun! And very true! Great day to you!
Logan Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 8:52 AM
Thanks, Sally. I appreciate your comments/
Edmonds  Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 6:42 AM
Fantastic Jenna, a brilliant contender for the contest… Belle
Logan Avatar
May 15, 2021 at 6:53 AM
Hi Belle, and thank you so very much.
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