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I'M So Smart

Summer heat zaps my get-up-and-go,
so I’m resting and taking things slow,
loving cold drinks, TV,
comfy couch, and AC! 
I’m too wise to invite heatstroke woe!



written June 4, 2020
for Mohan Chutani's Summer Heat Laziness Poetry Contest


August 20, 2021
Entered in the Bite Size Poem no. 18 Contest
Sponsor: Line Gautier

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Aditi Mishra Date: 6/22/2020 1:23:00 AM Indeed wise Janice. This is a fun limerick. Congratulations on your win :) Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 6/19/2020 8:28:00 PM I would have placed this gem much higher Janice! hugs jan xx Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/19/2020 8:47:00 PM THANK YOU. I needed that! :-) Janice

Mohan Chutani Date: 6/18/2020 9:02:00 PM Janice, congratulations for your placement in my contest. Best. Mohan. Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/19/2020 6:41:00 PM Thank you.

Paul Callus Date: 6/11/2020 4:56:00 PM A delightful Limerick which flows smoothly, Janice. Summer heat can easily sap our strength...I'm already feeling its effect! ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/11/2020 5:01:00 PM Paul, thanks so much. The weather in north Mississippi is heavenly right now--great temps, low humidity, cool breeze. It won't last, so I'm relishing it!! Janice

Lindsay Laurie Date: 6/6/2020 12:40:00 AM Hello Janice … the beer! My gosh you forgot the beer. Sounds like you are going to enjoy the hot summer Janice by playing it safe - thanks Janice - Lindsay Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/11/2020 5:01:00 PM LOL! Thanks a million, Lindsay. Janice

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/5/2020 6:31:00 PM They say that work might kill you. Who wants to find out?! lol. G.L., Janice! :) gw Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/5/2020 6:36:00 PM I'll have to remember that one, Gershon. THANKS! Janice

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/5/2020 5:31:00 PM very good one for that contest. Best of luck! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/5/2020 6:27:00 PM Thanks so much, Andrea, Janice

Michelle Faulkner Date: 6/5/2020 1:01:00 PM The summers where I live can get very humid, so I too am on the coach with the A/C running! Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/5/2020 3:25:00 PM I hear that, Michelle! Thanks so much. Janice

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/4/2020 2:31:00 PM Definitely hits the spirit of the theme, Janice--laziness evoked--at its best. Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/4/2020 4:28:00 PM Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice

Ilene Bauer Date: 6/4/2020 2:22:00 PM nicely done, janice! enjoy your AC - best of luck in the contest... Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/4/2020 2:28:00 PM Thanks so much, Ilene. Janice

Jan Allison Date: 6/4/2020 1:36:00 PM wise indeed Janice - we have soaring temperatures in the uk and a lot of folk have spoken to over there say they are as red as a lobster - hmm surely red is a sign of danger! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/4/2020 1:33:00 PM Aye, too risky out there wearing a face mask! stay safe at home! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Janice Canerdy Date: 6/4/2020 1:57:00 PM Thanks, Rico! Janice