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Halloween Inspired Limerick Poetry Contest

From Bed To Worse

Young Peter destroyed his bed sheeting
So he could go out trick or treating
His mother went mad
And so did his dad
Their language is not worth repeating!

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Janice Canerdy

November 14, 2023 at 7:23 AM

Good one, Jan! CONGRATS on your win! Janice

Terry Miller

November 14, 2023 at 6:05 AM

Good one Jan! Congratulations

Charles Messina

November 13, 2023 at 5:53 PM

I may have repeated those words once before. (lol) Congrats, Jan! Hugs Charlie xx

Jan Allison

November 13, 2023 at 6:01 PM

thanks Charlie:-) hugs Jan xx

Sotto Poet

November 13, 2023 at 4:23 PM

Jan congratulations on your win, I really like yours.

Jan Allison

November 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM

thanks sotto:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

November 13, 2023 at 10:29 AM

Jan, I really like yours. Surprised it's not a first place. Congrats my friend.

Jan Allison

November 13, 2023 at 3:10 PM

aww thanks Andrea, I got 1st in the original contest and am not relinquishing my limerick crown any time soon! hugs jan xx

Joseph May

November 13, 2023 at 4:18 AM

Haha, Congrats on your win Jan, Very nicely done

Jan Allison

November 13, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Thanks Joseph:-) hugs jan xx

Sigrid Ermine

October 24, 2020 at 7:12 AM

Very clever rhyme, I wouldn't have thought of. Funny Halloween antics!!

Jan Allison

October 24, 2020 at 8:36 AM

thanks Sigrid I am not a halloween fan but this was fun to write:-) hugs jan xx

Jerry T Curtis

October 20, 2020 at 5:44 PM

This was a winner for sure Congrates

Jan Allison

October 24, 2020 at 8:36 AM

thanks Jerry:-) hugs jan xx

Mark Koplin

October 20, 2020 at 5:47 AM

Congrats on your top place win!! Great job Jan!!

Jan Allison

October 21, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Thanks Mark:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire

October 20, 2020 at 2:06 AM

Stopping back with congrats on a great first-place win!

Jan Allison

October 21, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Thanks Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Carol Mitra

October 19, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Haha.....Good one Jan :)

Jan Allison

October 21, 2020 at 12:32 AM

thanks Carol:-) hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf

October 19, 2020 at 4:53 PM

Very cute, Jan. Congrats on getting narrowly edged out by 'Jock Itch!' LOL. Sheet happens, you know... Great limerick, per the usual 'Allison Gold Standard.' ~ Gershon

Jan Allison

October 21, 2020 at 12:32 AM

Thanks GW:-) btw the computer puts the poems in the order not the sponsor ... and several of us got top honours, am just happy to be on the list:-) hugs jan xx

Newton Ranaweera

October 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Congratulations, Jan, your 1st place for your lovely Halloween limerick!!

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Thanks Newton;-)hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan

October 19, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Congratulations on a first place, Jan.

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 2:32 PM

Thanks Jenna, i am not a Halloween fan but this was a contest I wanted to support:-) hugs jan xx

Sam Kauffman

October 19, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Ghostly with charm and Jan Allison wit! Awesome my friend! Congratulations on your top win! "Spirited limerick!

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Thanks Sam:-) have written a bit of a cheeky little limerick today:-) hugs jan xx

Eve Roper

October 19, 2020 at 2:02 PM

Awesome limerick, Jan,Congratulations on this wonderful limerick. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 2:07 PM

thanks Eve:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Fenn

October 19, 2020 at 1:43 PM

LOL! Congrats Jan!

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 1:46 PM

thank Jennifer:-) hugs jan xx

William Kelii Kekaula

October 19, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Well-balanced flow, charmingly engaging, a succinct whole story unfolds, awesome and love the pic, Jan and my compliments on your 1st Place win, Aloha! William

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 1:33 PM

thanks William:-) hugs Jan xx

Linda Alice Fowler

October 19, 2020 at 12:36 PM

So funny Jan. Just perfect! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 1:28 PM

Thanks Linda:-) hugs Jan xx

Wendy Watson

October 19, 2020 at 12:34 PM

Cleverly executed, Jan with your usual wit and rhythmic flair. Congratulations.

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 1:27 PM

Thanks Wendy:-) hugs Jan xx

John Watt

October 19, 2020 at 12:28 PM

I am never surprised to see the queen of limericks win top spot in a lim contest! Well done with your hilarious write and punny title, big congrats for #1. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 12:32 PM

Thanks John I had fun with the title and am delighted with my placement:-) hugs jan xx

Tania Kitchin

October 19, 2020 at 12:16 PM

Jan, congratulations on your first place win with your humorous limerick! hugs

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 12:19 PM

oh wow thanks Tania, i have to admit I am not a fan of halloween but i wanted to support your contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Caren Krutsinger

October 15, 2020 at 3:50 AM

Hilarious! Fast and jive-y!

Jan Allison

October 19, 2020 at 12:18 PM

thanks Caren:-) hugs Jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos

October 13, 2020 at 11:38 AM

Hi Jan, your fun poems are really really funny - you have the gift of been humorous, romantic, scary, beautiful garden or sunrise, sunsets - oh I just enjoy your ingenious poetry. Hugs and blessings and best wishes for the contest. Jennifer.

Jan Allison

October 13, 2020 at 2:07 PM

aww Jennifer I have a huge lump in my throat thanks for your lovely comment:-) hugs Jan xx