Cricket in the Summer

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Second Limerick - 4th Place

Judged 13th July, 2025

Pinkie's ova dried up in summer. Her sackcloths made beach days a bummer, till she caught a sperm whale— an Aussie bowler, "Gale"— who had spun her like a newcomer.

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/14/2025 9:45:00 AM

Congratulations Trina! :)

Trina Layne
Date: 7/15/2025 5:41:00 AM

Thank you, Linda!

Tania Kitchin

Date: 7/13/2025 2:56:00 PM

Trina, congratulations on your winning placement with your creative limerick.

Trina Layne
Date: 7/13/2025 6:12:00 PM

Thanks, Tania! It was an interesting challenge for me. Great fun:)

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/3/2025 12:18:00 PM

Trina, this is full of delightful whimsy. Made me smile. Best wishes for the contest! Blessings!

Trina Layne
Date: 7/4/2025 4:21:00 PM

Thanks, Sam! I'm glad you were able to get the cricket references. I'm not sure how that would work for everyone ... but I certainly had fun writing it.