Fatso

They said how she ate was absurd;
A "Fatso", they called her she heard,
And ever since then
That poor, baby wren
Just pecked at her food like a bird.

8.31.18
Contest: Any Animal or Creature Limerick
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Staton Avatar
January 27, 2019 at 6:47 AM
Nice!
Bangalee Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 10:12 PM
Excellent limerick- packed at her food like a bird- nice fun
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 5:49 PM
Hello Jesse, I love your poem it is so cute. I smiled as I red. have a nice evening my friend.
Rowe Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 7:06 PM
Thank you. Hope you have a nice evening yourself.
Kendrick Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 10:18 AM
I have read your humorous short work and wanted to say congrats on your win ..Way to go.. Sara
Rowe Avatar
September 18, 2018 at 12:32 PM
Thank you for your comment.
Dietrich Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 3:50 PM
this was SO cute. like a bird. That was quite clever!!! FAVE
Gauthier Avatar
September 13, 2018 at 12:13 AM
Kids can be so mean! Good limerick, Jesse.
Messina Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 11:36 AM
This is great, Jesse. Congratulations on your win and thanks for entering my contest...Charlie
Rowe Avatar
September 12, 2018 at 5:02 PM
Thank you. This was a fun contest. Thank you for the placement.
Wolf Avatar
September 3, 2018 at 9:09 PM
Three thumbs up, Jesse! (I'm all thumbs). :) gw
Leffanta Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 4:33 PM
Perfect photo to go with your limerick! Well done! Aloha! Rico
Rowe Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:08 PM
A happy find when I Googled "Fat Wren". Aloha.
Green Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 9:25 AM
That was cute Jesse. Nicely done.
Rowe Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 7:07 PM
Thank you.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 8:34 AM
Awesome!!! This bird nerd's voting for you ;) In fact, I have to fave it. Good luck in the contest Jesse! xomo
Rowe Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 8:56 AM
Many thanks, Maureen. Much appreciated.
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