Doubly Bugged

There once was a young fellow named Gus
Who had no inclination to fuss.
A mosquito flew by
And bit Gus in the eye.
It surprised me how young Gus could cuss.

The mosquito who bit him was Grouch,
And he carried his venom in pouch.
He gave me a quick bite.
I slapped him with full might.
Now it's he who's the one yelling ouch.


Inspired by Robert L. Hinshaw's "Bug Off" limerick.  Thank you, Robert.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 8:36 PM
Good ones, JOyce. Congatulations to you. LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 5:51 AM
Congratulations to you Joyce on your win in John Freeman and Carolyn Devonshire's shared contest "Double Limerick Inspiration". Love, Carol
Mehta Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Congrats on the well deserved win, Joyce
Scripca Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Congrats for your well deserved win, dear Joyce. Alll the best, Iolanda
Devonshire Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 4:18 PM
You are -- by far -- the best limerick writer among the ladies on the Soup. And that says a lot, because there are many talented Soup women. Congratulations, Joyce! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM
How cute is this!!? Well done....another winner, and well deserved! :)
Freeman Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Congratulations Joyce on your place, and thanks for the special effort on your part. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Congrats Joyce on your winning poem in the Double Limerick contest with this great piece.. enjoy another victory this Sunday..luv..
Kelly Avatar
August 7, 2010 at 12:09 AM
Clever double Limerick , Joyce and best of luck in the contest ......
Mitchell Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 4:02 PM
Funny! Good luck in the contest!: )
Culverhouse Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 1:43 PM
funny write!! YOu are right on! great entry for the contest?
Cobb Avatar
August 6, 2010 at 1:28 PM
i like this limerick. it was cool. good job. keep it up
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