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Picture Prompt Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico 07/25/25

Live head-lice thrive on Peter's crown Head's itchy it's making him frown But young Peter's no fool Dunks his head in the pool He's hoping all the critters drown!

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Karen Jones

Date: 8/27/2024 8:35:00 AM

Back with belated congratulations on your win!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/22/2024 12:47:00 PM

I hope this one scored super high. congrats

Terry Miller

Date: 8/22/2024 2:02:00 AM

congratulations very creative and fun!

Crystol Woods

Date: 8/19/2024 6:24:00 AM

Heehee! Good one! Xo

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/19/2024 12:02:00 AM

An acerbic yet fun one Jan..' Clhorine scene And blue waters clean..' Well done on the win..!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/18/2024 2:15:00 PM

Back with congratulations on your deserved podium finish, Jan! Well done! Hugs // paul

Howard Kerr

Date: 8/18/2024 12:21:00 PM

Hi Jan, Congratulations on your podium medal-winning selection. Your entry was cleverly executed, amusing and creative. Many thanks for your comment on my contest submission. Warm regards Howard

Margarita Lillico

Date: 8/18/2024 11:06:00 AM

Congratulations, Jan! Hilarious as always!

Paul Callus

Date: 8/10/2024 12:42:00 PM

Excellent take on this prompt picture, Jan. Peter doesn't realize that he has to stay like that for at least a week till them critters drown :) ~ Regards & Hugs // paul

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 8/1/2024 10:46:00 AM

What a nice take on the pic, Jan. Maybe the chlorine will have an adverse affect on the critters. Sometimes it's seems a bit strong to me after recent additions. Delightful limerick.

Duke Beaufort

Date: 7/26/2024 10:50:00 AM

Jan, it's cool in the pool, but the lice are really tough nuts!! Your poem is funny and brings a smile to my face. BTW, I knew a real knit-picker. A school I taught in had several cases of head lice and we tried to deal with it without using pesticides. It can be a nasty problem and can spread. Ouch!!!

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/26/2024 10:38:00 AM

Hi Jan, made me want to scratch my poetic itch and remember our sons bouts with these nasty critters! So clever! This limerick is definitely born from the depths of your creativity and your marvelous sense of humor! As I said before MORE! MORE! You always brighten my day with a giggle or two or three or...Blessings and hugs!

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/26/2024 7:01:00 AM

Dear Jan, how cute is this! I loved your poem and it shows the wisdom that children display. Good luck on the contest my dear friend, Daniel

Joseph May

Date: 7/26/2024 6:04:00 AM

lLol, A dip in the pool may do the trick!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2024 5:06:00 PM

lol Ive itched ever since i wrote this - wish we had a pool nearby lol:-) hugs jan xx

Lin Lane

Date: 7/26/2024 5:47:00 AM

Drowning lice... as if! LOL Jan, You've written the funniest Limerick I've read for Margarita's contest.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2024 5:05:00 PM

Thanks Lin, I didnt place in the last contest but that's the chance you take with premiere contests:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/26/2024 5:04:00 AM

OMG Jan! I absolutely love this! Which came first, the pic or the words and then a frantic search!! Either way, fantastic entertainment as always! I hope all is well! happy Friday xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2024 5:04:00 PM

thanks Mike, Happy weekend! I'm so glad you are on the mend:-) hugs Jan xx

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 7/25/2024 11:09:00 PM

This is a darling limerick of how a child views the world. Problems seem easy to solve when one is young.

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2024 4:35:00 PM

I'm SO delighted by your comment thanks Hilda!:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/25/2024 8:09:00 PM

He does not realize nothing kills those suckers except poison shampoo. When my daughter got it years ago, it was such a nightmare. We had to cut her beautiful long hair short because the nits stick to each hair. Good one, Jan.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 8/22/2024 12:47:00 PM

I wish I'd heard of nit comb when my young daughter got it. and what I said to Lin was not to be taken literally!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2024 4:34:00 PM

lol thanks Andrea, of course the poem uses poetic licence I only used a nit comb when son got them and it worked fine - no lotions or potions! hugs Jan xx

Lin Lane
Date: 7/26/2024 5:45:00 AM

tsk tsk, Andrea. In this Limerick the boy is a child. Of course he doesn't know how to kill lice.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/25/2024 6:24:00 PM

Well, Peter's got critters AND water on the brain now, as well... lol. ~ gw

Jan Allison
Date: 7/26/2024 4:33:00 PM

thanks GW and Deb!!:-) hugs Jan xx

Deb M
Date: 7/26/2024 5:38:00 AM

Sorry to jump the gun Jan but Gershons comment is hilarious!! Made me laugh….while l was scratching my head!! Hehe! Debx

Karen Jones

Date: 7/25/2024 4:49:00 PM

lol. Well that’s creative and poor boy must be miserable to no end! Great idea Jan!

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2024 5:40:00 PM

thought i would think out of the box, thanks karen. i cant stop itching though lol:-) hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh

Date: 7/25/2024 4:39:00 PM

He’s probably hoping his mum is ready with a fine comb to weed out the little critters, after he drowns them lol! Very clever, funny, and well thought out piece, cheers David

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2024 4:40:00 PM

thanks david I am itching and itching my head lol:-) hugs jan xx

Deb M

Date: 7/25/2024 3:56:00 PM

Haha….l like this one Jan but l started scratching my head eeewww!! Debx

Jan Allison
Date: 7/25/2024 4:05:00 PM

I was itching to see any comments and waiting to see if it had that effect Deb lol. I'm scratching my head now lol - worked with a student years ago her hair was literally moving she had so may lice - I had to kill/ crush the lice when they dropped on the desk :-( was lucky I never got infected! hugs Jan xx