Jack Horne Poet Limerick

At the Tulip Parade

Our Joyce at the Tulip Parade
was humming the music they played;
she leapt to her feet,
and danced to the beat
(but sang out of tune, I'm afraid)...

for Carolyn & Catie's 100th Birthday contest

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Susan Ashley April 26, 2018 at 6:39 PM Returning with congratulations, Jack, on your wonderful win with your witty and rhythmic write. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Harry Horsman April 26, 2018 at 8:40 AM Oh, brilliant, love this Jack, wonderful poem, for Joyce.

Line Gauthier April 24, 2018 at 9:56 PM Back with well deserved congrats, Jack.

Eve Roper April 24, 2018 at 7:32 PM Wonderfully tribute to Joyce, Jack, congratulation on your win ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Joyce Johnson April 23, 2018 at 11:06 AM Thank you for your cute limerick. I love it. Hope you and your Mom are well and having a nice spring. Love, Joyce

Elaine George April 23, 2018 at 8:09 AM A beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady, Jack. Many congrats on your fine win. Sincerely, Elaine

Gregory Richard Barden April 23, 2018 at 3:06 AM A gorgeous write, Jack - such a wonderful tribute to Joyce! Blessings and congratulations on your win, my friend! :-)

Joyce Johnson April 22, 2018 at 11:20 PM Thank you Jack. My voice is not what it used to be so please forgive me for singing out of tune. Love, Joyce

Kim Rodrigues April 22, 2018 at 8:26 PM Very cute! Congrats, Jack!

Carolyn Devonshire April 22, 2018 at 6:19 PM Ah, this poem will give Joyce a chuckle or two, Jack. I know she loves good limericks. Thank you for writing this witty verse and congratulations on your win in a highly competitive contest!

Paul Callus April 16, 2018 at 11:19 AM Oh! How wittily sweet this Limerick is, Jack! Excellent flow, rhythm and rhyme. Regards // paul Paul Callus April 24, 2018 at 11:40 AM Back with congratulations, my friend! Regards // paul

Susan Ashley April 15, 2018 at 8:00 PM Ohh Jack, your limerick is adorable and endearing. Giggle-worthy! Best wishes for a win, my friend.. ~Susan

Line Gauthier April 15, 2018 at 6:46 PM Lovely tribute, Jack. So upbeat!

Andrea Dietrich April 15, 2018 at 6:40 PM oh how cute. Since she is a lover of tulips she is , I am sure, with her green thumb!! I hope I can think one up as clever.

Sara Kendrick April 15, 2018 at 4:09 PM Wow!! For one hundred years old she is doing really well must be that Washington State air. Sara. Reads like a good contender for the contest.

Jan Allison April 15, 2018 at 2:26 PM lol Jack I can just imagine Joyce having a good giggle at your limerick:-) hugs Jan xx