Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

Going Green Again

No, I can’t believe it happened again!
Surely folks think I stand out like Big Ben
     The Jolly Old Green Giant
     Snarls at me, so defiant
Green hair – and I’m not a comedian

It first occurred just before I was wed
Dyed my blonde hair brown; it turned green instead
     Now the chlorine in the pool
     Made me look like quite a fool
And I’ve no option but to shave my head

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Cherl Dunn January 7, 2014 at 4:43 PM Oh man you poor girl I've been so their to a degree my daughters turned my hair from blonde two pink twice. I can feel your pain here, it took me months to get it right. cheri

James Marshall Goff December 24, 2013 at 8:33 AM If you see this, Merry XMAS my friend! Love, jimbo

John Loving Iii November 27, 2013 at 10:29 PM how is my old friend? i'll have to send her something that say's I still love her.

Joe Inka November 25, 2013 at 10:10 PM LOL-Not what I was expecting from the title , but it was a pleasant surprise. you had me laughing with this one. That said , I have no doubt that you could pull off the green hair look.

Linda Jackson November 9, 2013 at 6:02 AM Brilliant and very funny. Just dyed mine so could have had the same problem. Best wishes Linda x

Arden Gopela October 31, 2013 at 7:48 PM Full of humor! Nice one, Carolyn! Bless you and takecare! Your Souper-Friend! Love,love,love! :-) - Den

Cherie Durbin October 29, 2013 at 11:41 AM Wow...right before the wedding? What a nightmare. Thanks for the fun read, Carolyn!

Sara Kendrick October 18, 2013 at 10:38 AM Cute one..Enjoyed reading the humor..Glad that it is fixed without the shaving..Sara

Ravindra K Kapoor October 12, 2013 at 9:43 PM What an excellent color you have given to your green hairs with a touch of humor and pathos both. Like always you have created a beauty in these lovely lines, my friend Carolyn. Visiting your page is like meeting a very close friend after a long long time. It was a joy to read your lovely Poem after a long gap. Love and best wishes always Carolyn...Ravindra

Ifeanyi Bob Ekechukwu October 6, 2013 at 4:44 PM Hahahaha! Well penned my dear,love your grand style. Haven't seen you comment on people's works,are u still with us? Am really concerned,will be delighted if you kindly rePly by commenting on one of my poems. Wishing you the best. Love and hugs, Always Baron Of Ebullion.

Sharon Ruebel September 19, 2013 at 4:24 PM Hello sweetie, Haaa I love this one. Been there, even though I am a natural blonde I do require a little help now and then. My pools have always had fun with my hair. A good cure is to wash your hair with pure Milk 100% It will take out all the green hon...Smiles, Love, Shar

Connie Marcum Wong September 17, 2013 at 8:49 PM A fun poem to read Carolyn. I hope you are feeling well. I haven't been around much, but it is good to be back enjoying poetry again.

Kash Poet September 15, 2013 at 4:07 AM Hahaha...enjoyed the humour here Carolyn.Glad to read this new poem from you.You are missed here ...

Hgarvey Daniel Esquire September 13, 2013 at 11:40 AM Dear Carolyn, Hope this finds YOU and YOURS Healthy and High in the Spirit. It is good to see YOU Posting again. I have missed YOU. I have just started writing again also. Superb Limerick I wish I could write one. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege.., Harry

Joe Maverick September 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM Isn't life quirky at times Carolyn? pleased to see a write from you again; alls to play for whilst we are able and poetry sure is bigger than the writers..' (well thats my conclusion anyway) I wish you all the best; Joe..)

Charmaine Chircop September 1, 2013 at 4:33 PM Ow my God..Is this our carolyn..I miss you so much dear friend.Im so happy to see you here..I love your limerick..put a smile on my face.Hooray ..so happy i am today

Russell Sivey August 31, 2013 at 11:48 AM Ha ha, you sure have made me laugh my friend! I truly loved reading this delightful poem here my friend! I am so glad to see you posting again here on the Soup, I have missed you! Thank you for this very funny piece, Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen August 31, 2013 at 11:46 AM - Soooo enjoyable to see you post a new poem Carolyn !! ... You write amazing as always ... Hair grows back .... do not worry !!! - You are missed here, I hope all is well with you. - Love from Norway!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Barbara Gorelick August 31, 2013 at 10:35 AM Oh no, say it isn't true!..Dont you dare..how are you? BG