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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.

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Andrea Dietrich

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.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 7:10:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea! :-)

Gershon Wolf

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

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! :-)

Francesca Pappadogiannis

Date: 12/3/2018 3:26:00 AM

Hahahaha. Loved this one Gregory :) :) :) Made my day. Congratulations!!

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

Charles Messina

Date: 12/2/2018 7:33:00 PM

This is hilarious and witty Greg, many congrats to you on your well deserved top win!

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) ;-)

Joseph May

Date: 12/2/2018 4:55:00 PM

Lol..Congrats on your win Greg

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:42:00 AM

Thanks so very much, Joseph - blessings, my friend! :-)

Jan Allison

Date: 12/2/2018 4:16:00 PM

many congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:42:00 AM

Thank you, Dear Jan! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/2/2018 2:34:00 PM

Congrats on top win, Greg! Bottoms up ;)

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

Tania Kitchin

Date: 12/2/2018 2:02:00 PM

Love it, thanks for the chuckle, congratulations on your first place win!

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

Eve Roper

Date: 12/2/2018 1:07:00 PM

hahaha, this is a wonderful well written poem, Greg, congratulations on your win.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 12/6/2018 3:40:00 AM

Thank you very much, Dear Eve! :-) <3

Carolyn Devonshire

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.

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

John Lawless

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.....

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! :-)

Susan Gentry

Date: 4/25/2018 4:27:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A fun limerick!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:52:00 AM

Thanks so much, Susan! :-) <3

Line Gauthier

Date: 4/24/2018 7:23:00 PM

Back with more congrats, Gregory.

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:51:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line! :-) <3

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/24/2018 7:16:00 PM

Great limerick. CONGRATS! Janice

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:51:00 AM

Thank you, Janice! :-) <3

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/24/2018 6:44:00 PM

Have always loved this one. Congrats again, Greg!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 5/29/2018 12:51:00 AM

Thank you very much, Andrea! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/24/2018 4:11:00 PM

Very funny, Greg! Congrats!

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 4/24/2018 6:27:00 PM

Thank you, Kim.

Gershon Wolf

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

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!

Jan Allison

Date: 1/13/2018 7:34:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Greg:-) hugs Jan xx

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 1/13/2018 8:32:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan! :-)