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Picture Prompt Poetry Contest Sponsored by Margarita Lillico 04/08/24

HIGH TEA

Two giraffes sought afternoon tea An open window they both see There is nothing finer Than using fine china The bonus is their meal was free!
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Smith Avatar
May 7, 2024 at 12:32 PM
It'd be quite interesting to have high tea with a giraffe... would I maintain my composure, or would I need to laugh? ;)
Delaney Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:15 PM
Congratulations Jan
Croft Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Congratulations, very funny
Miller Avatar
April 24, 2024 at 2:15 AM
Very cute, congratulations
Dietrich Avatar
April 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Congrats. This was awesome.
DiMino Avatar
April 16, 2024 at 10:48 AM
Brought a smile to my face...well done. Humor is an art. A fine sketch here. A have a great day!
Kauffman Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Just delightful in your wonderful, whimsical style, Jan! I think you captured the essence of the picture with perfection. Best wishes for the contest. Hugs and blessings. Off for a cup of tea!
Greenhough Avatar
April 12, 2024 at 8:44 AM
Wow. Lovely poem with a favorite animal as the star. Good work.
Peranteau Avatar
April 10, 2024 at 7:02 AM
I'm reminded dear poet, uv my life with my 6sisters...one summer afternoon in particular; my sisters were having their little tea party in their plastic club house in the back yard, and I peeked in and seen sum sugar cookies, well, ya know the rest...nope, I didn't get away with one ;) Thanx for mine goose's bumps Jan....have the fantabulous Spling...much love ')
Buhagiar Avatar
April 10, 2024 at 2:07 AM
Cleverly done. I wonder how difficult will it be to judge this contest. Hugs xx
Nicholsen Avatar
April 9, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Lovely write
Kitchin Avatar
April 9, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Jan, a sweet limerick and love the image. -Hugs
Gentile Avatar
April 9, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Awwww Jan, I love your take on the theme!! Love the "Finer and China" Very beautiful and sweet humor here!! Good Luck! Happy Tuesday xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:09 PM
You did fantastic with this picture prompts.
Kendrick Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Well, I thought that I commented on this one before, but maybe a contest is going, and it was on another's poet's page. Thanks for sharing your talent with us and for dropping by my page. Sara K
May Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Lol, lovely limerick Jan, best wishes
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 3:04 PM
thanks so much Joseph, the picture was such fun to write about:-) hugs Jan xx
Y. Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Lol! Jan, What an adorable and funny limerick. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. PS, I'm reading your book and it has most definitely lifted my spirits. I am a fan of you and your poems. Thanks. Have a wonderful day-Alexis
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 2:06 PM
aww Alexis thanks for the comment and congrats again on POTD and i am so glad you have the book, I do hope you get a giggle from it:-) hugs jan xx
Bauer Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:46 AM
ha! adorable, jan! good luck in the contest...
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:48 AM
You should write for the contest Ilene! hugs jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Love this so much! Seems like a nice enough couple;)
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:48 AM
the picture prompt is so cute Kim! hugs jan xx
Goldsmith Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:21 AM
What a fun write for a fun picture. Two giraffes for tea sounds like fun. Can I come??? Love It.... "Good Luck"  We both did this one. Have a fun day writing away................
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 10:48 AM
I am really loving the picture prompts for the contest paula!:-) hugs Jan xx
Andresen Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 9:44 AM
:) ... enjoy tea in fine china ... not every day for giraffes, Jan :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs
Allison Avatar
April 8, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Yes Anne- Lise a cuppa always tastes better in a china cup lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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