Fairytales

The little gnome-like Rumpelstiltskin
spun straw into gold thinking he'd win
the queen's infant child
but then got so riled
when she spoke his name, to his chagrin!

In the story Little Red Riding Hood
(woods full of danger, a basket of food),
the hungry wolf, big and bad,
a reprehensible cad,
was outwitted by a maiden so good!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Scragg Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Thank you for entering the contest. Good pair of Limericks. Congrats.
Healey Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Thank you, Natasha. This was fun!
Lane Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Hey Jim. Jan and I both posted something this morning in protest about the Limerick form not being used in contests properly. When I saw you'd posted Limericks, I had to read you because you honor the form. I'll soup mail you in a bit.
Lane Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Of course you can, Jim. You have first hand knowledge of the problem. Thanks.
Healey Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Thank you, Lin, as always, for the feedback. If there is any way for me to join your (and Jan's) protest, then sign me up!
Allison Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:29 AM
VERY clever well written limericks Jim, I especially like the Rumpletstiltskin one! hugs Jan xx
Healey Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Wow! I just posted that poem about a minute ago! You’re really on the ball, Jan! Glad you enjoyed! Take care. Jim
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