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I walked by a snowman named Fred

  Who stood on his twigs and his head

    He hid both his stalks

      With poorly-matched socks

        And showed off his snowballs instead.




~ 1st Place ~  in the "Christmas Limericks (New Or Old)" Poetry Contest, Carolyn Devonshire, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 6th Place ~  in the "Your Best Single Limerick Five Lines Only" Poetry Contest, Robert Haigh, Sponsor.

~ 1st Place ~  in the "Upside-Down World - Limerick" Poetry Contest, Eve Roper, Sponsor.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 12/6/2018 6:55:00 PM
oh boy, it's the old snow balls boy, you sure scored super well with it this time, Gregory. Congrats on a well deserved win.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 7:10:00 PM
Thank you so much, Andrea! :-)
Date: 12/5/2018 10:34:00 PM
Back with congrats on your top prize with this upside down right-side-up write! Happiness and Joy! ~ Gershon
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:46:00 AM
Thank you so kindly, Gershon, and Fred thanks you, too! (He's quite popular 'round these parts, though he sometimes gives me the cold shoulder, lol). Blessings, Buddy! :-)
Date: 12/3/2018 3:26:00 AM
Hahahaha. Loved this one Gregory :) :) :) Made my day. Congratulations!!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:44:00 AM
Oh, I'm so happy Fred brought you some joy, Fran ... blessings to you and yours for a joyous holiday season, my friend! :-) <3
Date: 12/2/2018 7:33:00 PM
This is hilarious and witty Greg, many congrats to you on your well deserved top win!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:43:00 AM
That's very kind of you, Charles, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed Fred! He sends his blessings! (Though his face is getting red now) ;-)
Date: 12/2/2018 4:55:00 PM
Lol..Congrats on your win Greg
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:42:00 AM
Thanks so very much, Joseph - blessings, my friend! :-)
Date: 12/2/2018 4:16:00 PM
many congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:42:00 AM
Thank you, Dear Jan! :-) <3
Date: 12/2/2018 2:34:00 PM
Congrats on top win, Greg! Bottoms up ;)
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:42:00 AM
Thank you so much, Kim - chilly cheers to you - I raise my high ball glass in honor! ;-) <3
Date: 12/2/2018 2:02:00 PM
Love it, thanks for the chuckle, congratulations on your first place win!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:41:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Tania - I'm so pleased you found Fred worth a laugh, (as HE is!). Blessings and happy holidays! :-) <3
Date: 12/2/2018 1:07:00 PM
hahaha, this is a wonderful well written poem, Greg, congratulations on your win.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:40:00 AM
Thank you very much, Dear Eve! :-) <3
Date: 12/2/2018 11:31:00 AM
Gregory, I didn't even need to see the photo to appreciate the great humor in your poem. Congrats on a first-place win. Bawdy humor at its best! Send me a Soup mail with your address so I can send the prize to you.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:39:00 AM
I am so happy that you liked my little Limerick, Carolyn ... I haven't written many, nor diverted into the humorous genre a great deal, but it's a LOT of fun, and it was a joy to make others laugh, though I must give the credit to Fred himself, (who is quite happy to be back in winter again!) ... he loves to make folks laugh, too, and spends most of his time on his head for just that reason. ;-) Blessings, and thank you SO much for the honor! Happy Holidays to you and yours! :-) <3
Date: 4/25/2018 11:58:00 AM
NOW THAT'S A LIMERICK!!!!! Well done. I like a limerick with the balls to be a limerick.....
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:57:00 AM
Haha! Thank you, John - I so appreciate it! Where I come from Limericks are intended to be a bit "off-color", so this came naturally ... so pleased you enjoyed it, my friend! :-)
Date: 4/25/2018 4:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A fun limerick!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:52:00 AM
Thanks so much, Susan! :-) <3
Date: 4/24/2018 7:23:00 PM
Back with more congrats, Gregory.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:51:00 AM
Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3
Date: 4/24/2018 7:16:00 PM
Great limerick. CONGRATS! Janice
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:51:00 AM
Thank you, Janice! :-) <3
Date: 4/24/2018 6:44:00 PM
Have always loved this one. Congrats again, Greg!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:51:00 AM
Thank you very much, Andrea! :-) <3
Date: 4/24/2018 4:11:00 PM
Very funny, Greg! Congrats!
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/24/2018 6:27:00 PM
Thank you, Kim.
Date: 4/24/2018 3:45:00 PM
Still the best limerick ever in my book. Guess you had a ball writing this one... And glad to report that our balls are no longer made of snow here in Chicago: It's 63 degrees Fahrenheit in my neck of the woods this afternoon. Heat wave! Congrats, Gregroy R! Best always, Gershon
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/24/2018 6:24:00 PM
Oh, thank you so much, Gershon, I greatly appreciate the sentiments! I am quite fond of this one also, and very thankful that Eve saw its worth ... grateful for 6th also. Blessings, friend!
Date: 1/13/2018 7:34:00 PM
Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/13/2018 8:32:00 PM
Thank you so much, Jan! :-)
Date: 1/12/2018 5:00:00 PM
This....is a cute written poem.Hello Gregory,i like your poem. I smiled while reading . have a nice evening my friend.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/12/2018 11:38:00 PM
I'm so pleased it made you smile, Darlene ... that's the best comment I could ever get! Never too many smiles in this world - blessings! :-) <3
Date: 1/7/2018 10:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Gregory, great limerick. :))
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:15:00 PM
I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, Roy, blessings to you, friend! :-)
Date: 1/6/2018 3:34:00 PM
Back for congrats, Gregory.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:14:00 PM
Thank you, Line! <3
Date: 1/6/2018 12:42:00 PM
Ha ha, good one. Congrats on your top placement.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:14:00 PM
Very kind of you, Richard - thanks so much, friend! :-)
Date: 1/6/2018 12:39:00 AM
Congrats, Gregory, a fun win! Regards, Viv
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:14:00 PM
Glad you liked it, Viv - thank you! :-)
Date: 1/5/2018 11:49:00 PM
hahahaha! congrats! :)-luloo
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:13:00 PM
Many kind thanks, Luloo! ;-) <3
Date: 1/5/2018 9:12:00 PM
WONDERFUL. How did I not see this one before. You are doing so fantastic in the contests and you well deserve the wins, Gregory. Congratulations.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/10/2018 11:13:00 PM
That's very sweet of you, Andrea - blessings, friend! :-) <3
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