Jan Allison Poet Limerick

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I'Ll Never Quit

When captured in a heron’s beak
An escape plan froggy did seek
Frog croaked I’m no quitter
I’ll strangle this critter
The outcome for heron looked bleak!

Quitters Never Win Poetry Contest


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05/10/21

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Robert James Liguori September 21, 2021 at 2:22 PM Life. Summarized right there.

Daisy Ward June 20, 2021 at 9:24 AM Beautiful and funny poem. love it!

Anisha Dutta June 16, 2021 at 9:54 PM EXCELLENT. Big Congrats to win Top. Hugs

Beata Agustin June 15, 2021 at 12:28 AM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing your wisdom blended with humor. God bless you.

Unseeking Seeker June 14, 2021 at 8:25 PM Delightful Limerick! Congrats on your top win, Jan!

Joanna Daniel June 13, 2021 at 10:39 PM Wonderful limerick, Jan, clever and witty, congratulations:) Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:58 PM thanks so much Jo:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith June 13, 2021 at 9:17 PM Congratulations on your win. What a fun/cute write. Enjoy your win. Have a blessed day/week................ Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:57 PM thanks so much Paula:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy June 13, 2021 at 7:27 PM A big CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, Jan. Janice Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:57 PM thanks so much Janice:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus May 31, 2021 at 6:10 AM I agree with your quote, Jan...although poor froggy had no alternative. I'm waiting for the heron's next move! Hugs // paul Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:56 PM thanks Paul so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y. May 21, 2021 at 6:26 AM Lol! Jan, The photo inspired you to write a hilarious limerick. That frog is not giving up no time soon. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:56 PM thanks Alexis so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Christopher Flaherty May 17, 2021 at 4:01 AM Kermit never quits Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:56 PM he has a lot to live for with Miss piggy lol:-) hugs jan xx

Joseph May May 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM Lol, Thanks for the chuckles Jan, soupmail Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:53 PM thanks Joseph so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Gershon Wolf May 11, 2021 at 6:34 PM That bird won't have one heron his head by the time Froggy's finished! lol. Smiles, Gershon Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:52 PM thanks GW so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta May 11, 2021 at 12:29 PM Heron do swallow headfirst, so your frog is quite clever not to try an inside job! Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:48 PM lol thanks Rico:-) hugs jan xx

Jenna Logan May 11, 2021 at 12:17 PM That purple eyed look of fear tells the story. You find the most convincing pictures for your poetry! Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:47 PM thanks Jenna so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Mike Gentile May 11, 2021 at 11:32 AM Love your take on this contest Jan. Really cute xxoo Happy Tuesday! Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:46 PM thanks Mike so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Terry Flood May 11, 2021 at 11:15 AM As a lifelong angler, I’m convinced that that photograph is contrived. I’ve never seen a frog trying to eat a heron’s tonsils. A fun limerick, Jan. Good luck in contest. Terry Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:45 PM lol Thanks Terry, so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

David Kavanagh May 11, 2021 at 9:37 AM This contest is tailor made for you Jan and you certainly don’t disappoint, it’s a great prompt picture, looks like curtains but that frog ain’t giving up, love it, cheers David Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:45 PM thanks David so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds May 11, 2021 at 8:44 AM That’s a superb Limerick for the contest, the picture is great too… Belle :-) x Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:33 PM thanks Belle so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy May 11, 2021 at 5:51 AM Excellent limerick, Kim. Janice Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:33 PM thanks Janice so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen May 11, 2021 at 3:37 AM - ... losers ... the strongest is the winner ... perfect picture, Jan :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison June 14, 2021 at 3:33 PM thanks Anne-Lise so sorry for the delay in replying:-( hugs Jan xx

Victor Buhagiar May 10, 2021 at 10:43 PM Loved your picture. Might strangle the heron. Jan Allison May 11, 2021 at 12:06 AM It was a wonderful prompt for the poem:-) hugs jan xx

Regina Mcintosh May 10, 2021 at 5:05 PM So cute. just adorable. God bless you sweet friend. Love, Gina Jan Allison May 11, 2021 at 12:07 AM Thanks Regina:-) hugs Jan xx

Ilene Bauer May 10, 2021 at 2:36 PM ha! very funny, jan, with a perfect picture to match! best of luck in the contest... Jan Allison May 10, 2021 at 3:38 PM we had 2 pics to choose from for the contest, this one made me smile:-) hugs Jan xx

Lisa Ricci May 10, 2021 at 1:41 PM Hi Jan - How adorable is this, very. Poor froggy. Yes, quitters never win. Even with wit and fun there is truth here. Best wishes always. Jan Allison May 10, 2021 at 3:38 PM thanks Lisa i loved the contest picture prompt:-) hugs jan xx