John Michaels Poet Limerick

Beaker the Muppet

Have sympathy for poor old Beaker
Was given away by his squeaker
     Miss Piggy he'd kissed
     "You're dead!" Kermit hissed
So raced through the set like a streaker

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16th April 2017

Inspired by Lin Lane's poem:
https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/muppets_in_the_soup___join_in_892703

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Charlie Smith April 20, 2017 at 7:18 PM It ain't easy being green, good one John... John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 4:10 AM I always felt sorry for poor old Kirmie! Thanks for the comments, Charlie. Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich April 18, 2017 at 5:57 PM A cute one, John. Write on!! John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 4:09 AM Thanks, Andrea! Appreciated as always! Regards, John.

Connie Marcum Wong April 17, 2017 at 8:30 PM This made me smile John. Lin does inspire. ; ) 7 John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 4:08 AM Thanks, Connie - glad it brought a smile to your face. Regards, John.

Paul Callus April 17, 2017 at 4:07 PM A delightful addition to the 'series', John:) Impromptu writing usually turns out much better than expected. Regards // paul John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 4:08 AM Thanks Paul - yes, was about 15 minutes between conception and uploading it... a new record for me! Regards, John.

Lisa Ricci April 17, 2017 at 10:51 AM Hello John. It appears so many of you are having fun with this series/original entry. How grand is that. Very. Allow me to say bless the poor old beaker (ha ha). Well done John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 4:07 AM Hi Lisa. Indeed, it was great fun - and lovely to contribute to a collaborative piece. Thanks for your comments. Regards, John.

Anne-Lise Andresen April 16, 2017 at 2:26 PM - (Muppet madness :))) - Well done and fun, John - hugs // Anne-Lise :) John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 4:06 AM Thanks, Anne-Lise. I've only written a couple of limericks before (and this was the first one I've published) but was always a fan of The Muppets so couldn't pass up the opportunity!! Regards, John.

Lin Lane April 16, 2017 at 12:37 PM It's been added, and a welcome addition. Thank you, John. John Michaels April 16, 2017 at 12:38 PM Thanks very much! Pleased to contribute and glad you liked it! Regards, John.

Jan Allison April 16, 2017 at 12:33 PM great humour John its lovely to see so many people taking part in Lin's collaboration:-) hugs Jan xx John Michaels April 16, 2017 at 12:42 PM Thanks, Jan. That really means a lot coming from you - it's my first "impromptu" limerick and my first ever collaboration! Regards, John.