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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Johnson Avatar
May 26, 2016 at 5:34 PM
That's why they make it fine. :/
Horne Avatar
May 10, 2016 at 3:22 PM
LOL, needed a good chuckle tonight - stressful day at work x
Raven Avatar
May 4, 2016 at 9:33 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
Scars Avatar
May 3, 2016 at 8:36 PM
Andrea, Congrats on your placement in the contest :)-luloo
Nance Avatar
April 26, 2016 at 5:49 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! :)
Horsman Avatar
April 21, 2016 at 5:35 PM
Your poetry teaching us all a lesson.
Laurie Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 7:14 PM
G'day Andrea ... so the ring matched the size of the fine print that we tend to ignore - Lindsay
Walker Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 3:36 PM
Ha, had me going there for a bit. What fun you have with life sis.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 19, 2016 at 2:29 PM
Boy that has happened to me. Cute entry Andrea. Soup mail. ; )
May Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 10:17 PM
I guess it didn't have the ring of truth....I enjoyed your limerick Andrea....hugs
Dunn Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 10:14 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.
Onclaud Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 3:00 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
Austin Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 1:09 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
Kendrick Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 8:38 AM
Yep!! You should have read the fine print..Reads like a winner..Way to go ..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 11:00 AM
and a true story too, Sara!
Smith Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 6:58 AM
A real good one Andrea..I've sent back many an item because they looked much better before I got it.
Trifiatis Avatar
April 18, 2016 at 3:19 AM
Mistakes cost a lot dear, Andrea! Haha! A fine one!
Vaso Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 11:39 PM
That' hilarious! :) I have had to use the same line on a few dates! ok Too much info!
Allison Avatar
April 17, 2016 at 9:57 PM
ha ha ha love it - bet you couldn't have afforded the enormous bling ring lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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