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Halloween Witch

The witch said she found him so sweet Then promised to make him complete Her boast was no trick As quick as a twick Proceeded to give him a treat. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Halloween Inspired Limerick Contest sponsored by Tania Kitchin © 27th October 2019 Used https://www.howmanysyllables.com/

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Angela Crabtree

Date: 11/24/2020 7:35:00 PM

A cute write, Paul :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2020 2:27:00 AM

Thank you, Angela :) Regards // paul

Anil Deo

Date: 1/23/2020 11:57:00 AM

I have stayed away from WITCHES until now. Since I already read the poems on either side of this one, at least twice, I had to enjoy my LIMERICK for dessert. Shalom shalom Paul. WRITE on

Paul Callus
Date: 1/24/2020 2:39:00 PM

So pleased that you enjoyed this humble Limerick, Anil. Thank you. Regards // paul

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/24/2019 12:03:00 AM

Enjoyed. Nice to read. Witch is witty.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/24/2019 5:41:00 AM

Thank you, Anisha. Pleased you enjoyed :) Regards // paul

Elaine Perrin

Date: 11/7/2019 9:06:00 AM

Fabulous :-) x

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2019 4:11:00 PM

"Fabulous" is more than I merit, Elaine...thank you! Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 11/7/2019 1:43:00 AM

Hahahaha.. nice one, Paul, good luck in the contest. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2019 4:12:00 PM

Thank you for reading and enjoying, Eve! Hope you have an enjoyable weekend, too. Hugs // paul

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/6/2019 11:16:00 PM

Great one Paul!! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2019 4:13:00 PM

Many thanks, Heidi:) Best regards // paul

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/6/2019 3:02:00 PM

Ah, if only some candy could make us feel "complete" now as it did when we were children, Paul. Your form and meter are perfect too. Hope you had some fun over Halloween! Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2019 4:41:00 PM

Thank you for your lovely feedback, Carolyn. Most children over here look forward to Halloween, but I'm still trying to get to grips with it:) Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 11/6/2019 2:36:00 PM

LOL, love your humour, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 11/8/2019 3:50:00 PM

Thank you, Jack. Enjoy the weekend. Regards // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/4/2019 11:47:00 AM

Oh this is cute and funny, a bit of 'naughty', but so discreet. Loved your Limerick Paul. Hugs and warm regards, Jenny.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2019 2:31:00 PM

Your comment is exactly what I was after, Jenny...the word 'discreet' sums it all up. Thank you for your support, my friend. ~ Warm regards & Hugs // paul

Quoth Theraven

Date: 11/3/2019 8:30:00 PM

Paul, I like this lovelorn witch. And wonder about that treat. I don't think it was Milk Duds. -Richard

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2019 2:29:00 PM

...and I like your pleasant comments, Rich...they come with a smile:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/3/2019 6:36:00 PM

G'day Paul … appears the treat might create a few following problems - thanks Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2019 2:27:00 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. My mum always used to tell me to beware of free treats :) Regards // paul

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/3/2019 9:06:00 AM

Love your witty limerick. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2019 2:23:00 PM

Thank you for reading and liking, Cecilia. Hugs // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 11/2/2019 12:39:00 PM

Uh huh...clever those witchy witches! Cute limerick ! hahaha :D

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2019 2:26:00 PM

So glad to hear that lovely laugh, Carole:) Thank you for a lovely visit, my friend. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/2/2019 4:47:00 AM

I know it's past Halloween, but still loved the limerick Panagiota

Paul Callus
Date: 11/6/2019 2:24:00 PM

Thank you, Panagiota. Pleased that you enjoyed. Regards // paul

Judy Ball

Date: 10/31/2019 2:23:00 PM

Hmmmmm Treats from witches. Should he should or should he shouldn't. Great job here Paul. God Bless, JB

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2019 2:34:00 PM

A treat from a witch can never be taken lightly, Judy! I think our fella was not left with much choice:) Thank you for a lovely visit. Regards & blessings // paul

Supraja Kannan

Date: 10/30/2019 10:26:00 PM

Ha ha... Such a fun and witty write. I enjoyed it... Good luck in the contest...

Paul Callus
Date: 10/31/2019 10:57:00 AM

So pleased this Limerick elicited a laugh, Supraja; thank you for reading, commenting and enjoying. Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/30/2019 5:12:00 PM

Giving him a treat was better than making him a treat.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/30/2019 5:32:00 PM

Hmmm..you play on words...interesting point:) Regards // paul

Winged Warrior

Date: 10/30/2019 9:50:00 AM

A bewitching limerick Paul...all the best my friend...^WW^ :o)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/30/2019 10:52:00 AM

Thank you, WW... regards // paul

Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/30/2019 1:25:00 AM

Haha what a fun read that just skips along as the reader reads it! Amazing Paul loved it!;)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/30/2019 10:56:00 AM

Thank you for another pleasant visit, Brenda; glad you had fun reading:) Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/28/2019 5:40:00 AM

A fun read and a treat..so well written, Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/30/2019 10:53:00 AM

Thank you, Vijay. Regards // paul

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/27/2019 10:16:00 PM

Fun entry, Paul. Wish you well in the contest. Blessings to you, Gina

Paul Callus
Date: 10/29/2019 6:38:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Regina;;;thank you. Regards // paul

Linda Milgate

Date: 10/27/2019 10:01:00 PM

clever and fun, the best of Halloween Thank you for your comments for me poetry is often a release, but I so enjoy so many poems. Thank you. for the Treat.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/29/2019 6:13:00 PM

Thank you, Linda. Poetry can be more healing than many other things. Best regards // paul

Midnight Aurora

Date: 10/27/2019 5:18:00 PM

Delightful limerick...He best beware. It is the season of the witch.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/29/2019 6:00:00 PM

Thank you, Midnight; I believe he is already bewitched! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

Date: 10/27/2019 5:12:00 PM

lol Paul, a witty poem indeed:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus
Date: 10/29/2019 5:58:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. I think others more daring than I could have come out with different versions! Hugs // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/27/2019 4:59:00 PM

Hi Paul, She had plans for him, he better beware! I wish you the best of luck in contest. Enjoy the rest of your my friend:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 10/29/2019 5:56:00 PM

I'd pass on the warning to him, Alexis, but I think it's already late in the day:) Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul