Flowers Would Gasp

Once knew this man from Peru His body odour was disgusting peewww Whenever he passed Flowers would gasp As the air turned a violety blue © Jack Ellison 2015
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Breidenthal Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 4:34 PM
The poor poor flowers! I see you got POTD! Late congrats dear!! Sorry I've been away so long. Always, Laura
Ellison Avatar
September 8, 2015 at 4:37 PM
Very strange I think that this was selected POTD! LOL No apologies necessary, sweet Laura! Love, Jack xxx
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September 7, 2015 at 6:21 AM
The inform: I am copying and pasting my congratulations to all of the poets who have joined the list of; "Poem of the Day" poets! I'm certain this is an Honor to all! "Congratulations"...I certainly was smiling Jack! Fantastic terse read! I am a newbe here on the Poetry Soup and I ty for this read!...Ok..enyore arcane..mi
Ellison Avatar
September 7, 2015 at 6:31 AM
You are very gracious, my new friend! Thank you and a big warm welcome!!!
Nunez Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 8:29 AM
:-) Congratulations on having your limerick chosen as POTD, Santa! hugs!
Ellison Avatar
September 3, 2015 at 8:36 AM
Awww my sweet Kimmie! Thanks! We seem to have lost contact... we MUST correct that! Love, Santa!!!!!
Merryman Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 4:48 PM
Now, that's a great limerick, Jack! Congrats on POTD. Love, Kim
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:06 PM
Thank you Kim... this one was unexpected! LOL Love, Jack xxx
La France Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:34 PM
Jack, congratulations on poem of the day, enjoy the honor ~~
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:07 PM
I certainly will dear friend... thank you! Love, Jack xxx
Sassy Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:24 PM
Congrats! Could see myself sitting at outside table enjoying the beautiful aroma of the flowers and then having to hold my nose as I saw them wilt while eyes are stinging! Well done!
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:08 PM
LOL Love your response, Miss S! Love, Jack xxx
Romaine Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:17 PM
Hey Jack, BIG congratulations on your poem being chosen for POTD! A great Limerick indeed. One can almost share in the fragrances through your well placed words. Well deserving!! Be Blessed, Neva
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:09 PM
Aww you are a sweetie, my dear friend! Thank you... love, Jack xxx
Nau Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:15 PM
HA HA! Thank you for starting my day with a cup of coffee and THIS for a very BIG smile! Perfect little limerick and who among us doesn't love the one that makes us laugh! My favorite effort with this, is that, the poem is a vehicle for reminding us of hygiene in public and offers a delightful element of surprise. It's a 7 Jack & a Fav.
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:10 PM
You are too too kind, dear friend... love, Jack xxx
Runyan Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 1:13 PM
Short and descriptive. Very good. I like this one a lot. Congrats on getting the poem if the day :)
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:11 PM
You are very sweet, my dear Janet... love, Jack xxx
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:07 AM
Congrats. One would learn of fragrance, in song and deed.
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:10 AM
Dear Iris... thanks for dropping by with your kind words! Love, Jack xxx
Roper Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 9:54 AM
Wonderful Limerick, Jack, congratulations on poem of the day Hugs eve
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 11:09 AM
Thank you my dear Eve... it was quite a surprise for something silly like this!!! LOL Love, Jack xxx
Konos Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:31 AM
Congratulations Jack...Poem of the Day...WOW WEE
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:34 AM
Ignore the comment below... gremlins! Thank for your good wishes, my dear sweet Judith!!! Love, Jackson! xxxx
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:32 AM
So true! So true! LOL Thanks for dropping by, Demetrios! Cheers!
Trifiatis Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 5:04 AM
Hope you never visit Peru my friend, Jack! BTW you can find such people in every nationality! Hilarious, I enjoyed it!
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:33 AM
So true! So true! LOL Thanks for dropping by, Demetrios! Cheers!
Andresen Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 4:45 AM
- Congratulations on your p.o.t.d., Jack !! - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:30 AM
Thank you muchly, dear Anne-Lise! Much appreciated, sweet lady! Love, Jack xxx
Manassian Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 3:31 AM
Oh Kenny....when will you be good, my dear. ;) You are a sweetie pie! :) You really are...Good limerick. Flowers gasping...I thought it would be something sensually sweet, but....you got me. ;) Congrats on POTD
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:29 AM
Ha ha ha! Fooled my sweet Miss Boop! Thanks a bunch my dearest friend! Love, Kenny xxxxxx
Cw Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 2:16 AM
Oh my but you sure can make anyone gasp within any type of floral write you've penned.. You sure do write some mighty funny pewww poems along the way.... hugs Theresa
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:25 AM
Hello Theresa! Sweet as ever I see... enjoy! Love and big hugs, Jack xxx
Smith Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 5:39 PM
That smell followed close on by///made all the ladies cringe and cry///no perfume would do///more pungent than the loo////we bid adieu for all alive would die
Ellison Avatar
September 2, 2015 at 6:23 AM
What happened to the King of Romance? Are you coming over to the Limerside?
Eastman Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM
There once was a guy named Jack... For writting he had a great knack... new ideas were always circling back... They flew thru the air until him they whacked... And do you know he's part of that famous Wulf pack... Who keeps us on that good old laugh track... Couldn't help myself...I was on a roll... apparently one that needs more Caffeine... LOL
Ellison Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 4:35 PM
The Wulf Pack is famous far and wide!!! Hugs, Jack xxx
Konos Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 7:15 AM
Yes Jack...I think he's originally from Canada and when last 'spotted' he was moving....
Ellison Avatar
September 1, 2015 at 7:23 AM
Up here in this glorious land, we all smell like roses...haven't you heard??? Love, Jack xxx
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