Andrea Dietrich Poet Limerick

I'M Huck

I’m Huck, and my last name is Finn.
On the great Mississippi I’ve been
playing hooky from school
‘cause there ain’t any rule
that can keep Huckleberry caged in.

I bet that you’ve already read
about the fun life that I’ve led,
how I got a bad foe
that they called Injun Joe
and how me and Tom one time played dead!

I ain’t nothin’  special, just Huck.
In my boyhood forever I’m stuck.
Just one kid needs to look
at the words in Twain’s book
and I’ll stay alive - with any luck!

*My character, of course, is Huckleberry Finn, taken from the novel of the same title, written by a very witty humorist, Samuel Clemens, AKA Mark Twain.

Written 4/20/14 by Andrea Dietrich for the "Become a fictitious character taken from a book (or a movie) ! Free Poetry Contest" of Giorgio A.V. 

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John Watt August 11, 2020 at 3:39 PM I was reading through the comments on this and saw visits from both Matthew Anish and Daver Austin, the two names you and I entered into the Uncontest (since renamed the "Back To Life" contest). Kind of sad. Nice limericks, though. You have great rhythm, I see many limericks that don't flow. It's just a gift you have.

Nathasha Thalpaguruge February 20, 2018 at 4:14 PM I really love this poem, Andrea! It is so funny. Keep up the great work I wish you all the best and I will always keep in touch with your poems. From Nathasha Thalpaguruge.

Phyllis Babcock August 20, 2014 at 1:18 PM Funny don't think I have read the book that I can recall. Guess will have to take time and read it. love phyl

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 14, 2014 at 11:36 PM Wow Andrea! Lovely! One of Mark Twain's always my fav, great work, congrats on huge win!

Dr.Ram Mehta August 14, 2014 at 10:39 PM I love this Huck Finn. I used to call one of my grandson by that name. Andrea. Congrats on the win

Roy Jerden May 3, 2014 at 7:45 AM I have read all Mark Twain's works. including essays, lectures and letters. He was so far ahead of his time in his views that he still reads like a modern progressive writer. Good one. Check typo in first line. Cheers, Roy

Connie Marcum Wong April 27, 2014 at 2:32 AM I love how you immortalize Huck with your delightful poem Andrea. It is true he will live on as long as children and adults read his story, rather Sam's story. He really knew how to keep the interest of kids. A great poem Andrea, I just loved it!

Monterey Sirak April 26, 2014 at 4:28 PM I loved that story when I was a kid and I love this poem. I can just picture Huck reciting it on the river bank.

Shadow Hamilton April 25, 2014 at 5:55 PM really enjoyable pen Andrea fantastic, love it. We just had a beautiful silver full moon shame neither of us saw it hugs

Jack Horne April 24, 2014 at 3:01 PM thanks for bringing back memories of these great characters and their adventures. Lovely write, my friend. Will try to write something for your contest tonight or tomorrow

Lucilla Carrillo April 23, 2014 at 6:03 PM I love it. I read the book and saw the movie. Thanks for sharing... Lucilla I went to the doctor today. He says I'm doing good.

Sara Kendrick April 23, 2014 at 5:39 PM Reads like a winner and a good choice for you to become..Freedom on the river..Way to go..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Harry Horsman April 23, 2014 at 11:00 AM love this Andrea,,and so poignant at the moment,, Did i read the political correct society are questioning Mark Twain's constitution, regarding what ever he wrote,,,What next, poets on soup censured

Matthew Anish April 23, 2014 at 10:13 AM Interesting1 I once bought my late father an annotated copy of Huckleberry Finn. I have not read it. I remember enjoying Tom Sawyer - even mad up a little poem about it "AT one time I wanted to be a lawyer - would have been better off staying home and re - reading Tom Sawyer. Nice poem! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Tim Smith April 23, 2014 at 9:29 AM I will be passing by" The Old Man" next weekend heading to Iowa City...What a wonderful take on this classic...hugs

Cecilia Macfarlane April 22, 2014 at 8:44 PM Andrea, this is a delightful read. Hugs

Keith O.J. Hunt April 22, 2014 at 2:50 PM So poesy, creative write Andrea!

Daver Austin April 22, 2014 at 10:34 AM Huck Fin by Twain and The Call Of The Wild by London are books every kid should read. God! I read them both almost 70 years ago. Love, daver

Eileen Manassian April 22, 2014 at 8:16 AM :) Loved the book. You got the gist of who this character is...and helped him in his quest for immortality! ;) Hugs

Richard Lamoureux April 22, 2014 at 8:11 AM This was so much fun Andrea!

Faye Gibson April 21, 2014 at 8:45 PM This is delight full...love Huck and the whole gang.

Cherl Dunn April 21, 2014 at 6:10 PM Yes madam I do love those wondrous creations called Jelly Beans, in fact I just bought two bags, the lifesavers brand, but i love the licore black the best above all others, love your right go luck in the contest my dear fellow poet. cheri

Ivor Kos April 21, 2014 at 4:50 PM WOW! GL at the contest! This is an admirable submission. Mr. Clemens was a superb writer!!!! I've recently found out he published poetry & essays! GL at the contest! This is great!

Joe Maverick April 21, 2014 at 4:44 PM Sounds good to me Andrea, a long time since I gave him a visit..' hey maybe i'll give ya'all a see, we'll read some Huck Finn and climb a tree, Andrea Joe and me..! L O L))

Aiyah Torres April 21, 2014 at 3:57 PM wow!!! I remember my childhood days by this...this is so special to me, Andie... the story of Huckleberry Fin...!!!...I love this !!! :O)) great write as always!!! ^__^

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