Just Horsing Around With Limericks

(sorry, Tirzah, I could not do a nice long poem on horses.
I just felt like doing some silly limericks playing off expressions
for horses. Thanks for the inspiration!)

I Hate that Horse

There’s a horse that I so hate to see,
And at night sometimes he visits me.
His attack to my thigh
Makes me think I might die.
That Charly Horse acts horribly!

Horses Have Ears, Ya Know

“I could eat a horse!” hungry bob said
To his friends as he rode his horse, Ned.
Taking it the wrong way,
Ned reared up with a “neigh!”
Bob fell off and got kicked in the head.

Pony Up

“Pony up,” said the seamstress in town
With the new bride’s hand-sewn beaded gown.
But having no dough,
The bride cast her eyes low,
Saying, “Sorry, but my pony is down.”

In Our One Horse Town

We love ostriches. Haven’t you heard?
Yes, it’s true, and I give you my word
Just one old mare lives here.
Had no foals; she is *****.
So each cowboy just rides a bird!











For Tirzah's "A Horse is a Horse of Course" contest
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Davis Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 12:34 AM
Andrea What a cute and creative write. Each one is different and unique, but they all made me smile and laugh. Nice job Thanks for the great comment on my Pure and White poem. Hugs
Brown Avatar
August 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Congratulations to you on your win Andrea in Tirzah Conway's contest "A Horse Is A Horse Of Course". Love, Carol
Green Avatar
July 31, 2010 at 12:08 AM
LOL- that was great! Congrats on your win!
Taylor Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Congrats, Andrea. LOL Nice going. Ralph
Mossburg Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 7:13 PM
Congratulations on your HM. You made me chuckle. Steve
Mehta Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 4:03 PM
Congrats on the HM win, Andrea
Guzzi Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 1:42 PM
And placed higher too :p Love's Ya
Sweetheart Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Congrats Andrea on your HM in the Horses contest with this wonderful entry .. unique in style and content.. u worked hard on this so enjoy your special honor my friend.. with luv..
Brumley Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 11:03 AM
Congrats on your HM Andrea!
Roberts Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM
adorable, congrats on the HM
A  Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 10:35 AM
ANDREA, THIS WAS FUN 2 READ. IT KINDA REMINDS ME OF THE WIZARD oF oZ. PLEASE DO NoT ASK ME WHY. THE BEST oF LUCK IN THE CONTEST.-SKAT
Sweetheart Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Super my friend.. good luck in the contest.. Tirzah is a horse luver and should really luv this one for sure... and I am still laughing from the very first one... with luv..
K. Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 9:16 AM
btw very cool title!! really enjoyed it :) ummm I really should be thinking of a triolet too!!
K. Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 9:11 AM
I totally agree with the others here!! Very witty indeed! wow not just one but 4 limericks too -- I especially liked the 4th & 2nd limericks, haha a queer horse, nice one & one with good ears too ;) -- wish you the best in the contest!! -- nikko :)
Mitchell Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 5:19 AM
Witty, humorous response to the contest : )........I especially like the 'Charly Horse' one. LoL..Good luck!
Horsman Avatar
July 29, 2010 at 2:30 AM
love your horses andrea, yes my family can be trace back in a direct line to Edward the black prince, days, also we had a branch of the family go to the usa in the 17th century, and there are still many horsman's there, all with the same DNA as myself. thanks for your interest in my stuff, i really love yours, Harry
Henderson Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 7:27 PM
soup mail waiting.Charles
Byrne Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 6:35 PM
fantastic humour Andrea and so skilfully written too!
Mehta Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 5:31 PM
A perfect entry with the Limericks to express your thoughts. Andrea
La France Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 1:32 PM
A very fun take on the contest ~ thanks for your comments on my poem The Cemetery ~ will I do an ending ~ yes I think I better
Neels Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Hey Andrea, thank you for the smiles, really needed them tonight.. Hope your day is not too hectic.. luv Wilma bw for the contest ;)
A   Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 10:32 AM
you are so cleaver..and funny..Love your entry..It brings lots of things to mind..You are SILLY.. is just one..Enjoyed them all Andrea...,..p.d.
Guzzi Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 9:35 AM
Now you stole my idea LOL...all very cute none quite obscene (grin) ppuaaakkkk ;) It's a joke twix Andrea and I!
Knop Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Sorry, forgot to wish you best of success for Tirzah's "A Horse is a Horse of Course" Contest!!!
Knop Avatar
July 28, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Very funny Limericks Andrea! Enjoyed very much your write!...And thank you for commenting my work!...Have a nice time...Love, Gert
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