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Black Tie Required

Billy went to the black-tie affair. He looked buff, and he felt debonair. The ladies all smiled; their husbands were riled 'cause except for the tie, he was bare. April 4, 2020 February 22, 2023 Put Your Best (ONE) Limerick Forward (be like Rico Leffanta) Poetry Contest Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich Placed 1st

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Suzanne Delaney

Date: 3/22/2023 12:54:00 PM

Love this one, Janice: It really made me giggle. Congrats on your top win. SuZ

Ann Peck

Date: 3/15/2023 9:16:00 AM

So funny, Janice! I imagine Rico would get a big smile. :) Congratulations!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 3/14/2023 5:26:00 PM

This is adorable, Janice! Congrats on your first place win!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 3/14/2023 11:22:00 AM

Some guys can look good in just about anything. Very funny, Janice. Congrats on your placement in the contest.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/14/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jim. Janice

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/14/2023 12:56:00 AM

Good humor Janice!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/14/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thanks so much, James. Janice

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 3/14/2023 12:51:00 AM

Hahaha! Too good! Warmest congratulations on your top win, Janice

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/14/2023 4:09:00 PM

Thanks so much, Unseeking Seeker. Janice

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/13/2023 5:18:00 PM

Hilarious!

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/13/2023 9:25:00 PM

Thanks so much, Margarita! Janice

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/13/2023 4:38:00 PM

Excellent limerick this is. JUST how they should be. Congrats to you.

Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/13/2023 9:26:00 PM

Andrea, thank you so much for sponsoring and for my win. I am THRILLED! Janice

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 4/22/2020 7:29:00 PM

Hahaha, this is awesome. Thanks for the laugh. Hugs

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/22/2020 7:46:00 PM

Thanks so much, Cecelia! Janice

Jan Allison

Date: 4/20/2020 2:14:00 AM

an excellent example of how a limerick should be written!! Thanks for the giggle, will see if I can come up with something for the contest:-) hugs Jan x

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/20/2020 9:10:00 AM

Thanks a million, Jan! I feel sure you'll come up with a great entry! Janice

Jack Horne

Date: 4/9/2020 2:29:00 PM

LOL, had a good chuckle

Janice Canerdy
Date: 4/9/2020 8:23:00 PM

Thanks so much, Jack. Janice