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Mad

Hatter

Mad Hatter

When Alice first met the Mad Hatter
He stole her pure virtue with flatter
Since then Alice hid
Of men she was rid
But as for the Hatter, he’d had her





August 29, 2020
For Tania Kitchin’s “Limerick Fun” poetry contest.

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Date: 3/22/2021 10:46:00 AM
Ha ha ha ha. Perfect limerick Carolyn. And beware the Jabberwock for sure!!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 3/22/2021 11:05:00 AM
Thanks for reading!
Date: 9/16/2020 11:42:00 AM
can't leave a comment there, for some reason - thought Frankenstein's limerick was hilarious : )
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Date: 9/16/2020 11:38:00 AM
LOL, having another chuckle at this, hon x
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Date: 9/6/2020 12:26:00 PM
Fun little dip into the world of Lewis Carroll and two of his beloved characters. Fun and smooth flowing lim, Carolyn. Congrats on your placement ~ John
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Date: 9/6/2020 8:54:00 AM
"Congratulation" So cute. Love your poem and the picture. Have a wonderful day...............
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Date: 8/30/2020 2:58:00 PM
I guess he 'Had Matter.' Whew. Great wordplay, (not to mention other kinds of play operating here). Great Limerick, Carolyn! :) gw
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Date: 8/30/2020 12:39:00 AM
An impeccable Limerick, Carolyn! I enjoyed the content and the smooth flow. Wishing you a lovely day...hugs // paul
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/30/2020 10:29:00 AM
Thanks for reading, Paul.
Date: 8/29/2020 1:03:00 PM
WELL done, Carolyn! Love your sense of humour! Aloha! Rico (Captcha code: CAT Cheshire still grinning?)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/30/2020 10:52:00 AM
I think the cat is still grinning; he's something of a voyeur.
Date: 8/29/2020 10:38:00 AM
This is an excellent limerick... You do these so well...
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/30/2020 10:52:00 AM
Thanks, Silent One!
Date: 8/29/2020 10:03:00 AM
very funny, love it Carolyn
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Date: 8/29/2020 9:44:00 AM
I love great lims, Carolyn, and this is a GREAT lim! Good luck in the contest.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/31/2020 2:09:00 PM
Thanks for reading, Bob! I'll check your page.
Date: 8/29/2020 5:53:00 AM
A fun read my friend. Poor Alice!
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