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Calmer Chameleon

I suffered a terrible drama Got hit by a frozen iguana It fell out of a tree And landed on me I’m hospitalised with the trauma! Inspired by a sweet friend who had read a news article about iguanas falling out of trees in Florida as they were experiencing plummeting temperatures 02/02/22

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/11/2022 7:24:00 PM

Hello Jan ... frozen iguanas! I don't they will replace ice cream though will they - thanks Jan - Lindsay

Jack Horne

Date: 3/4/2022 7:28:00 AM

Ha ha, yes, I heard about those too

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 2/20/2022 3:18:00 AM

I can't imagine how passerbys suffered iguanas falling out of trees - I would also be traumatized - not nice, but a very lovely limerick Jan. Hugs and Blessings Jennifer.

Terry Flood

Date: 2/7/2022 2:58:00 PM

Good job the dinosaurs are gone, Jan, wouldn’t want a Triceratops falling on me. YIKES!!

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 2/7/2022 12:31:00 PM

I had not heard this story before, Jan, the image of iguanas falling out of trees is so funny, it would cause me trauma too (also a fan of the Karma Chameleon song too!)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2022 7:38:00 PM

wow, never heard of this but what a great way to be inspired for a humorous limerick, Jan.

Mike Gentile

Date: 2/4/2022 5:35:00 AM

Jan, I am in Florida and can tell you that it is absolutely true!! Good one! Happy Friday xxoo

Delice Arleen Skelly

Date: 2/4/2022 3:55:00 AM

Whatever next? Poor frozen iguanas', imagine it would be a traumatic experience to have one drop on you. (Read about this phenomenon) Guess this is another example of global warming, Florida experiencing extreme weather.Delice

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 2/3/2022 3:51:00 PM

Hello Jan ... one of natures quirks. Obviously these iguanas are like me. Can't stand the cold but I never thought it got cold in Florida - a fine limerick Jan - Lindsay

Robert Gorelick

Date: 2/3/2022 2:54:00 PM

Your Limerick Rocks! Very funny! Jan-Good song-

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/3/2022 1:48:00 PM

Excellent limerick, Jan--clever, funny, and so timely. I saw that on the news. Amazing creatures!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 2/3/2022 11:11:00 AM

Wow, Jan, your limericks are superbly ingenious! Love these poems - wish I could write such entertaining pieces! Love and hugs ~ Mala

Rico Leffanta

Date: 2/3/2022 10:19:00 AM

An untimely piece? Enjoyed!

Hat Bueckert

Date: 2/3/2022 8:01:00 AM

great mental picture, enjoyed your poem :) a bit sad for the iguanas too though !

Eve Roper

Date: 2/3/2022 6:40:00 AM

Great imagery, Jan, I thought the person in the photo was a man.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 2/3/2022 12:38:00 AM

Lol, saw that on the news, you'd need a strong umbrella because one of them could knock you out. Tom

Harry Horsman

Date: 2/2/2022 11:09:00 PM

Saw that incident on TV Jan, Brilliant take on it with this gem of a limerick.

Susan Lawrence

Date: 2/2/2022 6:27:00 PM

It is very possible to have this happen Jan ! They are big creatures especially if they fall on your head !! Good one . Hugs, Susan :)

L Milton Hankins

Date: 2/2/2022 5:38:00 PM

Certainly a possibility if you're hanging out under trees, Jan... and in Florida!

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/2/2022 3:56:00 PM

A good one Jan. It reminded me of a poor little gecko who was trapped by our door and when I opened the door it fell right on my nose. It was dead. I felt bad for both of us. I can only imagine having a large iguana falling on me. Happy Lunar New Year of the Tiger. Blessings xxoo