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

Head Boy



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

August 27, 2024 at 8:35 AM

Back with belated congratulations on your win!

Andrea Dietrich

August 22, 2024 at 12:47 PM

I hope this one scored super high. congrats

Terry Miller

August 22, 2024 at 2:02 AM

congratulations very creative and fun!

Crystol Woods

August 19, 2024 at 6:24 AM

Heehee! Good one! Xo

Joe Maverick

August 19, 2024 at 12:02 AM

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

Paul Callus

August 18, 2024 at 2:15 PM

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

Howard Kerr

August 18, 2024 at 12:21 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

August 18, 2024 at 11:06 AM

Congratulations, Jan! Hilarious as always!

Paul Callus

August 10, 2024 at 12:42 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

August 1, 2024 at 10:46 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

July 26, 2024 at 10:50 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

July 26, 2024 at 10:38 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

July 26, 2024 at 7:01 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

July 26, 2024 at 6:04 AM

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

Jan Allison

July 26, 2024 at 5:06 PM

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

Lin Lane

July 26, 2024 at 5:47 AM

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

Jan Allison

July 26, 2024 at 5:05 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

July 26, 2024 at 5:04 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

July 26, 2024 at 5:04 PM

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

Hilda Greenhough

July 25, 2024 at 11:09 PM

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

Jan Allison

July 26, 2024 at 4:35 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

July 25, 2024 at 8:09 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

August 22, 2024 at 12:47 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

July 26, 2024 at 4:34 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

July 26, 2024 at 5:45 AM

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

Gershon Wolf

July 25, 2024 at 6:24 PM

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

Jan Allison

July 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM

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

Deb M

July 26, 2024 at 5:38 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

July 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM

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

Jan Allison

July 25, 2024 at 5:40 PM

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

David Kavanagh

July 25, 2024 at 4:39 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

July 25, 2024 at 4:40 PM

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

Deb M

July 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM

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

Jan Allison

July 25, 2024 at 4:05 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

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