sara Etgen-Baker Poet Limerick

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*Dippity-Do was introduced in 1965, a hair gel that was and still is the go-to brand for enhancing hairstyles. Dippity-Do has continued to evolve, introducing new products and brand extensions to cater to changing needs and styles. At the heart of Dippity-Do is a simple promise; deliver the highest quality and performance while being accessible for all. (Source: dippitydo.com/pages/about-us)

LIFE IN ACORNISTAN

LIFE IN ACORNISTAN
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There once was a brown-haired squirrel named Stan,
the charismatic, electrifying mayor of Acornistan.
   His fur held a most strange zap
   “We’ve got to do something ASAP!”
His advisor suggested, “Call in the g-man.”

They summoned a blind man from Bhutan
‘You’re fur’s gotta go,’ he said, his face deadpan.
      ‘But like Samson, I’ll lose my power
     To this static I shall never cower!
You’ve got to have another gameplan.”

‘Maybe some crème rinse or a bit of Dippity-Do*
will eliminate the static from your furry ‘do.’
     ‘Dippity Do,’ Stan exclaimed.  “Just who are you?
     Go back to Bhutan, you silly man. Shoo! Shoo!’
‘Stan decreed. ‘No static in Acornistan. Static adieu, adieu!’

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Line Gauthier September 23, 2025 at 3:32 AM Particularly loved your lines "‘Maybe some crème rinse or a bit of Dippity-Do* / will eliminate the static from your furry ‘do.’"

Rowena Velasco September 22, 2025 at 3:51 AM Hilarious and delightfully zany, Stan’s adventures make Acornistan feel like a world where humor and imagination rule! sara Etgen-Baker September 22, 2025 at 5:34 PM aw ww, thanks Rowena. I'm glad you got a kick out of my Limerick... have a pleasant evening, Sara

Victor Buhagiar September 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM I never used gel on my hair, yet your limericks are wonderful. sara Etgen-Baker September 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM awww, thank you, Victor. Glad you find my Limericks wonderful...means a lot to me, Sara

Valsa George September 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM The very name of the country 'Acornistan' where the squirrel lives in itself is amusing! Sara, your animal limericks are clever and well composed. sara Etgen-Baker September 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM thank you, dear Valsa. I'm grateful you appreciate the cleverness :-) hugs, Sara

David Crandall September 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM Haha, this is funny! Acornistan - I like it! sara Etgen-Baker September 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM thanks, David. Glad you appreciate the 'Acornistan'...appreciate your comments today.

Gershon Wolf September 21, 2025 at 6:43 PM So silly -- and so wonderful, Sara! sara Etgen-Baker September 22, 2025 at 5:31 PM thanks, Gershon. Your comments mean a lot coming from you.