Don'T Call Me

Alexander Graham Bell
Phoned the farmer in the dell.
The farmer, wakened from his slumber
Yelled at him and growled, "Wrong number".

won 6th place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sohn Avatar
February 24, 2010 at 11:42 PM
Haha great.
Chu Avatar
February 20, 2010 at 5:44 PM
LOL. Nice light piece.
Dietrich Avatar
February 19, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Cute parody, Joyce! Congratulations.
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February 18, 2010 at 4:00 AM
Congratulations Joyce, on your win in the Poetry Soup member contest, “Clara, who? - (CLERIHEW CONTEST)” Sponsored by: John Heck”. Your poem is not just funny. It is hilarious! LOL!LOL! LOL! LOL! You deserve many drum rolls! Your poetic humor shines brightly. Laughing all the way to my phone! LOL! Dane Ann
Spears Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Adorable! Ingenius title.
Bagnall Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 4:58 AM
That got a smile ! - nice title, well done in the competition
Strand Avatar
February 17, 2010 at 1:00 AM
Congrats Joyce.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments and kind words.
Owens Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 5:58 PM
Congratulations on your win...cute...enjoyed...Marty
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 4:48 PM
Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in John Heck's contest.. such a funny poem and a wonderful win... luv ..Linda-Marie..
Curcio Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:22 PM
A fun entry. Congratulations!
Richards Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 2:00 PM
Clever poem, Joyce....this one makes me smile! Congratulations! ~ Carrie
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February 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Laughed out loud! Great job! Good luck with the contest. Krista
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February 12, 2010 at 1:45 PM
I just spit out the water I was drinking because I laughed so hard, Joyce. Thanks for sharing your humor with us! Love, Carolyn
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