Costume For Two

Here’s for partners , both who are thin,
A costume they both can fit in.
I’ll explain now for you
The first thing you can do:
Find some trousers gargantuan!

And since one pair of pants must fit two,
You’ll each need to place both your legs through
Just one side of those pants
As you do a strange dance
‘Cause you’ll be stuck together like glue.

While walking, your steps must be small
And synchronized; else you will fall.
Get a baggy shirt too
For your partner and you.
No, you won’t be a prince at a ball!

For you’ll be there on Halloween Eve,
Each of you using only one sleeve.
With the other arm free,
Out of view it will be.
So what look will you try to achieve?

With two heads and one body you’ll be
The event’s curiosity!
But it’s all about show.
From that costume I know
You’ll be dying to get yourself free.


For SKat's "Costume for Two" Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Davis Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 7:16 PM
Andrea Such a clever and creative write. Closeness helps relationships grow, but this is a little too close. LOL Nice job Thanks for the congrats on my Vampire poem. How did you know my nickname was Sweet Pea ???? Hugs
Cavanaugh Avatar
October 17, 2013 at 11:14 AM
Very clever. And a winner too. Congratulations. How awesome is that.
Brown Avatar
November 29, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Andrea in Irma's "Halloween Costume Contest". Love, Carol
Gorelick Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 6:33 PM
I think i have an old pair of pants that would work...lol congrats on your win. BG
Sweetheart Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 2:54 PM
Congrats Andrea on your big win in Irma's cool contest with this rare beauty entry my friend.. enjoy your win with luv..
Mehta Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 1:34 PM
Congratulations on this well deserved win, Andrea
Harper Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 1:28 PM
lol, good costume, you depict a funny, scary situation, congrats on the win :)
A  Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 11:10 AM
Good morning, Andrea. No Andy, your one of the 12 that only entered Limericks out of the 35 entries. I enjoyed reading the mini bunch you had for me. Have a happy day of getting rid of the turkey side effects. j.k. ~luv* SKAT
Fraser Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 9:39 AM
Wonderful Limerick Andrea, many congrats on your win in SKAT's fine contest >> James
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November 26, 2010 at 8:33 AM
a delightful piece as well a delightful and fun costume,,a wonderful idea,,Congratulations on your win and Thank You for all your visits and all your words that you have left behind upon mine,,,Blessings..Cecil
Johnson Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 8:23 AM
Really clever poem and costume. Lets hope no ghost trys to chase you when you're wearing it.. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
Mannan Avatar
November 26, 2010 at 3:34 AM
Many congratulations Andrea for this really innovative costume.
A  Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Andrea, CONGRATULATIONA! and Sorry for judging my contest late. Once again I love the taste of my # 1-10 placements. Enjoyed the thought and smiles. Thanks so much for my contest entry, have your self a wonderful & bessed holiday~luv* SKAT
Babcock Avatar
October 21, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Yes Andrea you must be on a reading spree and it is better than a chatty spree ha ha ha. God Bless Phyl
Fillmore Avatar
October 15, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Oh this is a hoot! LOL Glad you like Her Fix! If I failed to acknowledge your previous comment, Andrea, sorry! This woman was a fleeting glimpse as the bus passed by this doorway, woman standing in it, huffing and puffing in a mighty hurry...likely on her break:) she needed that fix in a big way:) You certainly are reading up a storm of my poems here, hard to keep up with you! LOL
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October 10, 2010 at 9:03 AM
This is very funny, Andrea! Guess the pair could use their extra hands to pull a few tricks -- puppet monsters emerging from the stomach like in the movie Alien -- what fun! Great write. Love, Carolyn
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October 8, 2010 at 9:19 AM
HAHA!I JUST LOVE YOUR WORK,MADAM!GLAD TO BE HERE READING YOU,TMFVS!
Austin Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 2:12 PM
A very long, long limerick. This is like a hermaphrodite I saw at a circus named "Jo Anne." You know, two weirdos in one container. You be so durn clever, dear. Love, Dave
Neels Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 1:36 PM
Andrea, witty thanks for the laughs and good luck for the contest. Love Wilma
Brown Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 11:13 AM
It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Andrea. May your days always be filled with good health, love beyond expectation, and an overload of inspiration. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol
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October 7, 2010 at 2:16 AM
Thanks for the chuckle of the day! Good luck in the contest. Steve
Belt Avatar
October 7, 2010 at 12:00 AM
LOL.....Good one.....good luck in the contest.....Larry
Roberts Avatar
October 6, 2010 at 11:31 PM
too cool, good luck in the contest
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