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Danger Jelly

Both bloodless and spineless is he - this danger that thrives in the sea. If he’s placed somewhere dry, he most surely will die. What hazard from him could there be? Well, this blob, on the beach, with no brain, can deliver but does not feel pain! Even dead he can bring you a terrible sting. And to pick him up, you’d be insane! For Susan Mill's "Jellyfish at the Beach" Contest

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Kash Poet

Date: 2/24/2011 11:35:00 AM

Didn't know they are so dangerous--haha--enjoyed.--kash

Wilma Neels

Date: 1/26/2011 11:49:00 AM

hehe, I stay far away from them Andrea, enjoyed your limerick and congratulations on your win as well and enjoy the rest of your Wednesday :) love Wilma btw it is 21h50 over here :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/19/2010 8:15:00 AM

Congratulations Andrea on your well deserved win in Susan Mill's contest "Jellyfish at the Beach". Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 7/18/2010 8:16:00 AM

Many congratulations Andrea on your win in Susan's fine contest >> James

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/17/2010 10:26:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Andie. Yes, once you have been stung by a Jelly Fish you would never go in the water again if they announce they are present. It is a very painful sting that leaves welts all over. Meat Tenderizer works best to calm the pain.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/13/2010 5:02:00 PM

Congratulations on your win, Andrea! Love this one. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/13/2010 3:38:00 PM

Congrats Andrea on your winning poem in the Jellyfish contest with a super write and win.. for u to enjoy my friend... great one.. with luv..

Lynette Chachere

Date: 7/11/2010 1:47:00 PM

oh, a jelly fish, at first i thought you meant jelly like peanut butter&jelly.lol but then the second stanza opened it up for me.i bet it feels like heck to be stung by one.this is funny!, it has no brain! well, you know what, i guess spongebob and patrick got it bad with the jelly fish then. i used to adore that show not too long ago.lol ~Always&Forever Lynette

Gert W. Knop

Date: 7/11/2010 11:11:00 AM

Oh my goodness, had been happy so not being stung by a jelly fish. This can be really dangerous! Well written Limericks for the contest and best of luck, Andrea! And thanks for commenting "Moments of Despair"...Wishing you a nice week!...Love, Gert

Daver Austin

Date: 7/11/2010 10:43:00 AM

You;ve hit it. My wife calls me a jellyfish. I didn't know what it was, but your poem has enlightened me. Clever and didactic write, dear Andrea. Love, Dave

Rick Parise

Date: 7/10/2010 9:03:00 PM

I looked up Pirate phrases on line~Rick

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 7/10/2010 8:59:00 PM

nice one Andrea well not on there behalf..the best of luck in the contest.and p.s. and of course we are friends,,i send you back some soup mail,..laters,..p.d.

Gerard Keogh Jr.

Date: 7/10/2010 5:20:00 PM

A double, my dear, and I am quite sure that it will do well. Nice continuity here and built to a satisfying climax. Best wishes as always, Gerard

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/10/2010 2:17:00 PM

Thankxxx Andrea for an elegant response to my Realm Warfare... it is greatly appreciated and your sentiments in the comments are mine too.. friends and poetry ... this is the main reason for the site .. if it changes... then it will not be the place for any of us..to be.. thankxx for your support and encouragement.. always..my friend.. luv..

Rick Parise

Date: 7/10/2010 2:12:00 PM

Cute, lol~enjoyed~Andrea I have had the same problem with that #@%$#^ spell check~Give The Chrome a try , I love It!!!It downloads in 1sec.~God bless you!!!!~Rick

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/10/2010 12:27:00 PM

Those floating balls or those blob on the beach are very painful...I got stung a few years back and it was no fun..When I thought that I was over it, I shaved my legs and it released venom again and I ended up in the emergency room...I do not care to experience that one again..Very descriptive of this animal..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..Sara

Ralph Taylor

Date: 7/10/2010 11:40:00 AM

Great warning and advice, Andera. Nice write. Good luck and thanks for your comments. xxxRalph

Timothy Brumley

Date: 7/10/2010 10:58:00 AM

Great entry! Good luck! You have Soup-mail!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 7/10/2010 10:39:00 AM

Surely a winner my friend.. this is cute and funny and so true .. u put it in such a great rhyming way ..its so fun to read.. enjoyed.. ouch.. with luv..

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 7/10/2010 9:58:00 AM

LOL Guess if we all had no brains, we wouldn't feel any pain! Very funny double limerick in good form. I won't be picking up any jellyfish, Andrea. Had my fill of "spineless" creatures, especially ones that sting! Love, Carolyn

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 7/10/2010 9:52:00 AM

You sure are such a sweetie looking back at my writes--thank you!! and you found my new one already-- amazing ^_^ ! Thanks so much for replying to my blog as well-- I swear you are probably the American version of myself, haha ;) looks like I my attempt at staying off the Soup is futile though...hope your attempt is so much more successful... that's probably wishful thinking though ;) & we'd miss you too much!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 7/10/2010 9:15:00 AM

Andrea, this limerick presents a good warning in a humorous way. I love your description, "...this blob, on the beach, with no brain," Thanks for sharing. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Tirzah Conway

Date: 7/10/2010 9:04:00 AM

All too true Andrea-I love most animals in the world but I really don't like Jelly Fish!~Tirzah~

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/10/2010 5:19:00 AM

Wonderful entry to the contest. Good luck, Andrea

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/10/2010 3:33:00 AM

I'll remember not to pick him up, don't want to be insane hehe, least not more than what I already am.. Err just ignore the first part of my comment :) enjoyed your write Andrea, best wishes for the contest luv Wilma