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Cagey Canary-Picture Prompt Contest

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The cagey canary who is the subject of this Limerick is Maya, named after Maya Angelou, the poetess who penned the well-known poem, “Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Seemed appropriate to me.

Poem written for Mararita Lillico's Picture Prompt Poetry Contest, 3/25/2024

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Was a caged canary named Maya Thought she was the goddess Gaia She once sang with fearful trills Whilst cat watched from windowsills Then cagey canary’s coup de ta

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Tonye George

Date: 3/29/2024 2:50:00 AM

Lovely entry Sara. Love her name.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/29/2024 4:49:00 AM

aww, thank you!

Bill Baker

Date: 3/28/2024 5:51:00 PM

Very cleaver Limerick, Sara. I think it will place well! A poet friend down the hall, Bill

I Am Anaya

Date: 3/26/2024 4:43:00 PM

Names given to pets brings us closer, Maya is a cute name for a canary. There is also a film "The Cat and The Canary"1939. Good luck! xo

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/26/2024 5:27:00 PM

wasn't aware of that 1939 film. Thanks for sharing and for your wishes for the contest. Have a great evening, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 3/26/2024 6:18:00 AM

This one has been done with creativity and is quite funny.. Best of luck in the contest..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/26/2024 5:26:00 PM

awww, thank you! Glad you found my poem both creative and funny. Limericks are not my strong suit so your words were meaningful. Grateful! :-)

Paige Hind

Date: 3/25/2024 3:48:00 PM

Such a clever limerick- and I love Angelou...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 5:02:00 PM

thanks, Paige, and I love Angelo as well. Her poems are soul stirring...have a pleasant evening, Sara

Ink Empress

Date: 3/25/2024 3:45:00 PM

Dear sara it is one of my fave poems ever , maya angelous caged bird. And how clever youv used her name and created this limerick that flows with such excellent rhymes! Brilliant take i must say! You nail any form effortlessly as always beautiful soul! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you light always

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 5:01:00 PM

thank you for such enthusiastic and supportive comments, dear Ink. Angelo's poem has long been one of my favorites. I think it subtly expresses a universal feeling and truth. Thanks for appreciating my take on the contest. Have a delightful evening, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 3/25/2024 1:02:00 PM

A marvelous limerick Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:43:00 PM

awww, thank you, Jerry. Glad you liked it. Have a pleasant evening, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/25/2024 10:53:00 AM

Cute one. I got a chuckle. You know why the caged bird sing? God put a song in her heart, and it has to come out no matter how difficult the cage. Thanks for sharing this one with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:43:00 PM

oh, I like the way you think as to why the caged bird sings. I believe you're right. I appreciate your visit and comments. Have a blessed evening, hugs, Sara B

Jay Narain

Date: 3/25/2024 10:45:00 AM

Nice limerick. Hard to imagine this role reversal.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:42:00 PM

thanks, Jay. I agree--the role reversal is hard to imagine...perhaps in another time zone :-) have a splendid evening, Sara

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/25/2024 10:34:00 AM

Excellent Sara, good how the canary represents Maya Angelou’s determination to become free whilst being stalked by the cat who was caged himself at last… Beryl

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:41:00 PM

thanks for your kind and insightful comments, Beryl. I appreciate your visit today. Have a splendid evening, blessings Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/25/2024 10:28:00 AM

Caged canary’s coup de ta…priceless!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:40:00 PM

thanks, Kim. I wrote this Limerick just after waking up this morning--couldn't tell you where the coup de ta idea came from...perhaps from my caffeinated muse! Thanks for stopping by, hugs, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/25/2024 9:23:00 AM

Magnificent limerick. Very original to see the canary free and the cat caged. Best for a win. Hope you will continue to read my poems. I have high regard of your talent.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:39:00 PM

thank you, Victor, for such complimentary words. Glad you enjoyed it. Most certainly, I'll continue to read your poems. They are a pleasure to read. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 3/25/2024 8:48:00 AM

Dear Sara, This cracked me up! Maya the canary thinking she's Gaia is hilarious. I loved the contrast between her big dreams and the watching cat. I can't wait to hear about the "coup de ta"! LOL! - Blessings, Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 1:38:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Daniel, and for sharing your reactions. The canary definitely has an ego :-) You've given me an idea for a follow up Limerick. Thank you. Heretofore, Limericks were not my forte, but I'm growing into them. Have a blessed evening, Sara

Don Iannone

Date: 3/25/2024 7:10:00 AM

Hi Sara, Very clever and beautifully executed. Don

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/25/2024 8:20:00 AM

thank you, Don, for stopping by and reading my Limerick. I don't often write Limericks....they're not my forte :-) enjoy your Monday, Sara