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Good Intentions

A seaman who lived near Albuquerque Decided he would salvage a turkey Hung out at a fowl farm Not meaning to do harm But was arrested for being a “lurkey.” SECOND PLACE WINNER Written November 13, 2022 submitted to "A Fun Holiday Limerick" Poetry Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin [11-11-6-6-11 syllables checked by PS syllable counter The rhymes checked by Rhymezone.com but "lurkey" is a coined word.]

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/26/2022 7:22:00 AM

Laughed hard at this one Milt. LOL Congratulations on your win! :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/26/2022 9:49:00 AM

I'm so glad you got a kick out of it, Linda. Thanks!

I Am Anaya

Date: 11/25/2022 1:55:00 PM

Congratulations on your placement, Milt. The punch line made me laugh!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2022 5:46:00 PM

Thanks, Anaya. I think I may have invented a good word! (chuckling)

Terry Miller

Date: 11/25/2022 12:37:00 AM

Chicken licken... good one Milt.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/25/2022 8:34:00 AM

Thank you, Terry.

Ann Peck

Date: 11/24/2022 4:18:00 PM

Good one, Milton! Congratulations!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/24/2022 7:24:00 PM

Thank you so much, Ann. A little play on words there!

Terry Flood

Date: 11/24/2022 11:06:00 AM

Congrats on your win, Milt. I guessed you’d be up in the pecking order.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 11/24/2022 12:44:00 PM

Thanks, Terry. I just write and submit 'em, and I can never predict what will do well and what won't. But, that gives me something to look forward to.