Deb's Challenge

There are many poets on Poetry Soup
Deb’s limerick contest has thrown for a loop
Try as they might
They can’t write it right
To Deb it comes out smelling like poop

Deb's instructions I've tried to hit
While writing my own lim-er-ick
Each and every time
I miss the meter and the rhyme
Throw up my hands and exclaim, "Oh ... poop"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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La France Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM
I know the feeling Joe, I have edited mine, and I know I am not the only one, ha ha
Wilson Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Oh how funny Joe!! good luck..love,Deb
Devonshire Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Joe, Dane Ann called today and I had her read this aloud over the phone. She was in stitches too. The "Oh...poop" just blew us away. Love, Carolyn
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 1:35 PM
Are you sure you meant to say Poop in the last line, Joe? There is another word that would rhyme better and not change the meaning. LOL And thanks to Carolyn, I who never catches jokes, got it! lol Very funny! I hope Debbie gets a real hoot out of this one, too.
Onclaud Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM
smokin' joe... i had to syllabicate many times to get it.. funny stuff and goody good luck.... me like this! :) nette
Devonshire Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM
LOL -- Deb sent me a note telling me how good your entry was, Joe. I don't think you have anything to worry about. Got a real kick out of this one, though. Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 10:33 AM
You and I are in the same limerick boat !!! I too just wrote a dedication to our beloved teacher who we can't seem to satisfy...........try as I might....I can't get it right...or write...whichever it might be!!
Milgate Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 10:15 AM
whew, what a morning limerick, got it right though!
Roberts Avatar
January 16, 2011 at 9:55 AM
funny one Joe, good luck in the contest
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