Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

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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.

Used howmanysyllables.com
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Ken Rone March 22, 2021 at 10:46 AM Ha ha ha ha. Perfect limerick Carolyn. And beware the Jabberwock for sure!! Carolyn Devonshire March 22, 2021 at 11:05 AM Thanks for reading!

Jack Horne September 16, 2020 at 11:42 AM can't leave a comment there, for some reason - thought Frankenstein's limerick was hilarious : )

Jack Horne September 16, 2020 at 11:38 AM LOL, having another chuckle at this, hon x

John Watt September 6, 2020 at 12:26 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

Paula Goldsmith September 6, 2020 at 8:54 AM "Congratulation" So cute. Love your poem and the picture. Have a wonderful day...............

Gershon Wolf August 30, 2020 at 2:58 PM I guess he 'Had Matter.' Whew. Great wordplay, (not to mention other kinds of play operating here). Great Limerick, Carolyn! :) gw

Paul Callus August 30, 2020 at 12:39 AM An impeccable Limerick, Carolyn! I enjoyed the content and the smooth flow. Wishing you a lovely day...hugs // paul Carolyn Devonshire August 30, 2020 at 10:29 AM Thanks for reading, Paul.

Rico Leffanta August 29, 2020 at 1:03 PM WELL done, Carolyn! Love your sense of humour! Aloha! Rico (Captcha code: CAT Cheshire still grinning?) Carolyn Devonshire August 30, 2020 at 10:52 AM I think the cat is still grinning; he's something of a voyeur.

Silent One August 29, 2020 at 10:38 AM This is an excellent limerick... You do these so well... Carolyn Devonshire August 30, 2020 at 10:52 AM Thanks, Silent One!

Francine Roberts August 29, 2020 at 10:03 AM very funny, love it Carolyn

Robert L. Hinshaw August 29, 2020 at 9:44 AM I love great lims, Carolyn, and this is a GREAT lim! Good luck in the contest. Carolyn Devonshire August 31, 2020 at 2:09 PM Thanks for reading, Bob! I'll check your page.

Vijay Pandit August 29, 2020 at 5:53 AM A fun read my friend. Poor Alice!