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I Really Should 'A Read the Fine Print

In the catalogue picture I saw

Such a gemstone that filled me with awe.

Oh, but I should have known

That ring’s smaller than shown -

At least SEVEN times tinier. BAH!


Written April 17, 2016 for Contest that closed 4/28
Nww used for the Second Chance #3 Poetry Contest of Broken Wings

It's pretty much all I have to enter this time!

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Robert Johnson

Date: 5/26/2016 5:34:00 PM

That's why they make it fine. :/

Jack Horne

Date: 5/10/2016 3:22:00 PM

LOL, needed a good chuckle tonight - stressful day at work x

Vladislav Raven

Date: 5/4/2016 9:33:00 AM

Hi Andrea, Love the humour. It is nice to see this one on a winners list. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Many times we do get caught out by this. A seven. Hugs....Mike. XX

Beautiful Scars

Date: 5/3/2016 8:36:00 PM

Andrea, Congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo

Casarah Nance

Date: 4/26/2016 5:49:00 PM

It always looks bigger in the picture...someone should tell that to men who send pictures of...well nevermind about that now... You and Jan have such a way with Limericks! Something I can't quite get right. Enjoyed! :)

Harry Horsman

Date: 4/21/2016 5:35:00 PM

Your poetry teaching us all a lesson.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 4/19/2016 7:14:00 PM

G'day Andrea ... so the ring matched the size of the fine print that we tend to ignore - Lindsay

Jennifer Walker

Date: 4/19/2016 3:36:00 PM

Ha, had me going there for a bit. What fun you have with life sis.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 4/19/2016 2:29:00 PM

Boy that has happened to me. Cute entry Andrea. Soup mail. ; )

Joseph May

Date: 4/18/2016 10:17:00 PM

I guess it didn't have the ring of truth....I enjoyed your limerick Andrea....hugs

Cherl Dunn

Date: 4/18/2016 10:14:00 PM

Dear Andrea What a truthful piece this is I went to eat out today and the menu made everything look so good, but when it came to the food it was a small blend unappaitizing dish, we went to Mcdonalds afterwards, lol great piece loved it, and don't worry I'm not going to over do it, well at least I'll try not to, lol take care and thanks for the great support I need all of this positive reinforcement right now that I can get, cheri d.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 4/18/2016 3:00:00 PM

hah, i am also fail at this... looking at pics on a pretty menu, the real dishes are smaller in portion and blander the taste!... enjoyable, fine read, andie, lol!..huggs

Daver Austin

Date: 4/18/2016 1:09:00 PM

"All that glitters aint gold," eh? I read this about a gem stone in a catalogue once. "This fine imitation zircon." Imitation zircon has gotta be glass, eh. Love, daver