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Gumble Boot Problem

Miss Five whimpered as she walked from the house,

        Her feet hurt and caused her to grouse.

                  She made many stops

\                 and not a few small hops

       When boots came off - culprit was found - squished mouse!




Written 31 August 2018
For Limerick Contest
Sponsor  Charles Messina

nb.  Gumble boots was my name for my gumboots at age 5.  That day they
were Grumble boots.

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Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 12/25/2019 4:12:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Kai

Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/17/2018 7:12:00 AM

Hi, Virginia! Nothing like being late in congratulating you on your win in Charlie Messina's contest. Enjoyed reading your "ratty" little poem. lol

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/18/2018 3:15:00 AM

thanks? not here much atm - spring has sprung - time to be outside . I'm not even commenting much but hope to reply at least.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2018 3:29:00 PM

very well done. Congrats to you.

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/15/2018 2:31:00 AM

thank you Andrea

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/12/2018 10:32:00 PM

Congrats on your top win, Virginia. Well done.

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/15/2018 2:31:00 AM

thanks again Line

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2018 6:22:00 PM

Creative work. Congrats on your winning work. Sara

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/15/2018 2:28:00 AM

thanks Sara wasn't funny to Miss Five though.

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/12/2018 5:27:00 PM

Awesomely funny my friend...congrats!!! on your top win...love & light...^WW^

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/15/2018 2:30:00 AM

thanks WW that means a lot.

Dean Wood

Date: 9/12/2018 4:28:00 PM

Eeeeyuuuw! Very funny Virginia!

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/15/2018 2:29:00 AM

Mmm definitely was ewwh

Charles Messina

Date: 9/12/2018 9:58:00 AM

This is hilarious Virginia. Your last line hit home. Congratulations on your top win. Thank you for entering my contest...Charlie

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/15/2018 2:27:00 AM

thank you - I enjoyed your contest and lightened a sorry memory.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/6/2018 1:53:00 AM

G'day Virginia … yes, worth a chuckle by far. I haven't heard of a mouse but I have a sock, but worse, the next door neighbour cooked his toast and while eating it found a mouse cooked in the toaster - thanks Virginia - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/3/2018 5:31:00 PM

Eccch! Thinking positive, however, let's look at the bright side: At least Miss Give had another dinner option. (Double eccch!). LOL Good luck in the contest, Virginia. Best wishes, Gershon

Virginia Waters
Date: 9/4/2018 1:31:00 AM

thanks?? I think. Miss 5 wanted to sit down and take off boot. But mother would allow - so sad for mouse. But I always have a soft spot for them now.