Janice Canerdy Poet Limerick

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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 June 22, 2020 at 1:23 AM Indeed wise Janice. This is a fun limerick. Congratulations on your win :)

Jan Allison June 19, 2020 at 8:28 PM I would have placed this gem much higher Janice! hugs jan xx Janice Canerdy June 19, 2020 at 8:47 PM THANK YOU. I needed that! :-) Janice

Mohan Chutani June 18, 2020 at 9:02 PM Janice, congratulations for your placement in my contest. Best. Mohan. Janice Canerdy June 19, 2020 at 6:41 PM Thank you.

Paul Callus June 11, 2020 at 4:56 PM A delightful Limerick which flows smoothly, Janice. Summer heat can easily sap our strength...I'm already feeling its effect! ~ Regards // paul Janice Canerdy June 11, 2020 at 5:01 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 June 6, 2020 at 12:40 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 Janice Canerdy June 11, 2020 at 5:01 PM LOL! Thanks a million, Lindsay. Janice

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

Andrea Dietrich June 5, 2020 at 5:31 PM very good one for that contest. Best of luck! Janice Canerdy June 5, 2020 at 6:27 PM Thanks so much, Andrea, Janice

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

Vijay Pandit June 4, 2020 at 2:31 PM Definitely hits the spirit of the theme, Janice--laziness evoked--at its best. Janice Canerdy June 4, 2020 at 4:28 PM Thanks so much, Vijay. Janice

Ilene Bauer June 4, 2020 at 2:22 PM nicely done, janice! enjoy your AC - best of luck in the contest... Janice Canerdy June 4, 2020 at 2:28 PM Thanks so much, Ilene. Janice

Jan Allison June 4, 2020 at 1:36 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

Rico Leffanta June 4, 2020 at 1:33 PM Aye, too risky out there wearing a face mask! stay safe at home! Aloha! Rico Janice Canerdy June 4, 2020 at 1:57 PM Thanks, Rico! Janice