Let the Ball Lie

The little boy said to his father,
I wish I could drive the ball farther.
    He said to his son,
    By time we are done,
Your ball will "lie" just past the others.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Dietrich Avatar
October 9, 2013 at 1:40 AM
HI, RAy, just saying I appreciated your reading my poetry the other day!
Hunter Avatar
April 5, 2013 at 6:40 AM
haha...clever. Great for the contest!
Dietrich Avatar
March 31, 2013 at 4:29 PM
this is a great one, Ray, and I expect to see it in the winner's circle. Happy Easter to you. It's a nice day in UTah.
Zerbst Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Great limerick! I'll be sure to get the large mouthed kind next time! Have a wonderful Easter yourself!
Kendrick Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 4:11 PM
Cute one with the play on words..I can just imagine what size fish they catch..Enjoyed..Thanks for stopping by.Sara
Guzzi Avatar
March 30, 2013 at 3:27 PM
I enjoyed your verse this afternoon, Happy Easter weekend. Light & Love
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