Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

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Lights

Out

on

Halloween

Lights Out On Halloween

A hungry ghoul came to my door
Demanding sweet treats, nothing more
When I offered broc'li
The ghoul flashed his “cockney”
(I don’t open doors anymore!)



* October 10, 2020
For Tania’s Halloween-Inspired Limerick Contest
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Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2020 at 3:42 PM belated congrats. one of the funniest ones on the entire list.

Jennifer Proxenos November 15, 2020 at 12:26 PM Hi Carolyn, What a fun poem - I loved it, and I see you won with it, I'm certainly not surprised - it was naughty and nice! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Charmaine Chircop November 6, 2020 at 12:51 PM Lol..You crack me up.Great limerick sweet Carolyn.

Mark Koplin October 20, 2020 at 5:48 AM Very clever write Carolyn, Congratulations on your win!!

Carol Mitra October 19, 2020 at 7:29 PM Lovely Carolyn, nice piece...congrats on your win:)

Gershon Wolf October 19, 2020 at 4:55 PM Great win, Carolyn. (Though I would have put it at the top of the heap). ~ Lights out, Gershon Carolyn Devonshire October 20, 2020 at 2:07 AM It may have been a bit too bawdy for the judge, Gershon. I'm pleased with my placement.

Jan Allison October 19, 2020 at 3:59 PM Dropping back to say many congrats on your win Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Robert L. Hinshaw October 19, 2020 at 3:25 PM Great lim, Carolyn! Congrats for your top win! Bob

Linda Alice Fowler October 19, 2020 at 12:38 PM I laughed out loud Carolyn. Superb! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Tania Kitchin October 19, 2020 at 12:19 PM Carolyn, congratulations on your winning placement with your cute and humorous limerick! Carolyn Devonshire October 20, 2020 at 2:13 AM Thank you, Tania. It's a privilege to place. Yours was a fun contest!

Jennifer Proxenos October 17, 2020 at 6:01 AM Wow Carolyn - this is great, LoL - ha Ha - you made my afternoon. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy October 15, 2020 at 8:06 PM Oh, my! Good one, Carolyn. Janice

Jack Horne October 13, 2020 at 12:40 PM LOL, he flashed his cock & his knee? Ha ha. Great limerick, hun Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 10:59 AM I was just trying to keep it "clean." LOL

Paul Callus October 13, 2020 at 12:30 PM You have always been so good at Limericks, Carolyn, and this one is no exception! Thank you for the laugh:) Hugs // pau Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 10:59 AM Thanks for reading, Paul!

Judy Ball October 12, 2020 at 9:59 PM OooHooHooHoo! It's not always wise to open your door to strangers. God Bless my friend. Happy Thanksgiving JB Carolyn Devonshire October 13, 2020 at 11:06 AM Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, Judy. I loved your poem about Thanksgiving dinner with family members. Thanks for reading.

Michelle Faulkner October 12, 2020 at 9:45 PM Fiendish imagery - maybe have some peanut butter cups next time? Delightfully creepy, good luck in the contest! Carolyn Devonshire October 15, 2020 at 12:35 PM If I have leftovers, I should send them to you! Michelle Faulkner October 13, 2020 at 6:49 PM Actually it's my favorite of all time, yummy :) Carolyn Devonshire October 13, 2020 at 11:07 AM How did you know I only buy Reese's peanut butter cups? It's the one candy I don't eat. LOL I better buy some early this year. Not sure if kids will come around, but hopeful. Have a nice Halloween and Thanksgiving, Michelle.

Panagiota Romios October 12, 2020 at 1:44 PM Great job, Carolyn..,you are a clever one! Hugs, Pangie xx

Heidi Sands October 12, 2020 at 1:01 PM LOL Funny one Carolyn. :)

Andrea Dietrich October 12, 2020 at 12:20 PM hahaha. I'd maybe flash the finger. JUST kidding. Hate that veggie! This is a sure winner and the picture is awesome Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2020 at 12:43 PM Always amazed that others don't like broccoli as much as I do. Thanks for reading, Andrea!

Silent One October 12, 2020 at 8:29 AM hahahaha.... omg.. this made me laugh out loud!!! Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2020 at 9:27 AM Great, Silent One. That was the intent. Thanks for reading.

Harry Horsman October 11, 2020 at 11:33 PM Need to watch out for that 'Cockney' Carolyn, brilliant limerick, love it...

Gershon Wolf October 11, 2020 at 8:20 PM Ooh. This sure is a naughty one, Carolyn. I believe that Tania will go for it big-time. Good luck! Smiles, Gershon Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2020 at 9:55 AM Don't know why limericks are so easy to write. I never know if people will "get" them or not. Thanks for your comments, Gershon. I'll visit your page.

Lindsay Laurie October 11, 2020 at 3:34 PM G'day Carolyn ... you were gone in a flash by the sound of it - thanks for the giggle Carolyn - Lindsay

Vijay Pandit October 11, 2020 at 5:57 AM This has to win TOP honors my friend. Truly in the spirit of Halloween, Carolyn..clever..hilarious..fun read.. Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2020 at 10:15 AM It may be a bit too bawdy for Tania, but thanks for your comments, Vijay! I'll check your page...

Tom Cunningham October 11, 2020 at 1:33 AM Haha, of course wearing a mask you didn't see his face lol. Tom Carolyn Devonshire October 12, 2020 at 7:43 AM And that was a blessing!

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