Corset

I cannot fit into my corset.
No matter how much I force it.
As I can't appear stout,
With my rolls hanging out,
My dinner I may have to forfeit.

For Linn's BITE SIZE contest.

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Sam Kauffman

June 13, 2021 at 9:46 AM

Very cute. Salad bar anyone? Congrats and kudos for this "fitting" win!

Jean Murray

June 19, 2021 at 1:14 PM

How more fitting could "bite size" be Sam? That subconscious prompt must be what sent me searching through my old rolls (of parchment). Thank you for stopping by.

Christuraj Alex

June 13, 2021 at 7:48 AM

Really interesting. Congratulations!

Jean Murray

June 19, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Thank you Christuraj.

Mystic Rose Rose

June 13, 2021 at 4:51 AM

Ah, pass me a diner roll or two, :) congrats dear

Jean Murray

June 19, 2021 at 1:11 PM

Thank you Mystic. Actually how to stay thin is a bit mystic as well.

Tom Arnone

August 2, 2016 at 2:49 PM

That is a really "tight" limerick. Congrats on your placement! :-)

Jean Murray

August 2, 2016 at 2:52 PM

Thank you Tom. Now I can breath easy.

Eve Roper

August 2, 2016 at 11:49 AM

Congratulations on your 2nd place win, thank you for entering. Hugs Eve

Jean Murray

August 2, 2016 at 2:52 PM

And thank YOU Eve.

Anne-Lise Andresen

August 2, 2016 at 6:27 AM

- Congratulations on your winning poem, a great and fun poem to read Jean :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jean Murray

August 2, 2016 at 7:36 AM

Thank you Anne-Lise. Limericks are always fun to write.

Teddy Kimathi

August 2, 2016 at 5:12 AM

Hahahaha.... Congrats Jean, for your placement in the contest!! ;-)

Jean Murray

August 2, 2016 at 5:12 AM

Funny but true.....

Jean Murray

August 2, 2016 at 5:12 AM

Thank you.

Jan Allison

August 2, 2016 at 5:05 AM

oh this is so funny Jean congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx7

Jean Murray

August 2, 2016 at 5:13 AM

Funny but true Jan. Thank you.

August 1, 2016 at 1:39 PM

The correct spelling is "forfeit." The word "may" may be a better choice than "will" in the last line. Is there a special reason for not capitalizing the last two lines?

Jean Murray

August 1, 2016 at 1:59 PM

My Fairy Godmother, please check my other poems. You will make a fine poetess out of me yet...

Jean Murray

August 1, 2016 at 1:53 PM

Even if you are his goat, you give sound advice, which I shall follow herewith.

Jean Murray

August 1, 2016 at 1:52 PM

Or goat even??

Jean Murray

August 1, 2016 at 1:51 PM

Or ghost even??