Debra Squyres Poet Limerick

Magical Writing Beans

Momma soaked my magic beans
Then tossed them in a pot to steam
They lost their skin
Now I can’t spin
A tale that’s worthy of esteem

Those beans I traded for a duck
Coming with them writer's luck
Oh, woe is me
Could she not see
Those beans could earn me many bucks

“Come Eat!” She hollered up the stairs 
So down I came and with horror stared 
There were no beans
For so it seems
She had traded them for a duck, prepared

A whistle near the window sash
Made me jump and to it dash
The trader beamed
Eating those beans
Winked, and disappeared in a magic flash

©Debra Squyres

Just for fun !!  Not an entry in the Member Contest being sponsored.

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Gwendolen Song January 20, 2015 at 10:34 PM Who does that?...who can turn a limerick into a quaint lil story--YOU! Of course you! Whatta fun read! I will be back.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 19, 2015 at 11:51 AM - Enjoy reading this from you ..... love it Debra :)) - I wish you a lovely day - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Robert Johnson January 12, 2015 at 8:16 PM Baseball cards and magic beans. She should have just stuck to collard greens. A very enjoyable four stanza limy Debra. Peace. :)

Andrea Dietrich January 9, 2015 at 11:47 PM You should just enter it, Debra. it's a cute one. I could see the Jack and the bean stalk theme in there. But you changed it and did not have him growing a stalk!!

David Fisher January 7, 2015 at 8:10 PM Fun indeed. When mother's say, "better eat your beans", well, maybe not.

Jan Allison January 7, 2015 at 5:28 PM very entertaining shame its not for the contest:-) Hugs jan xxx

M. L. Kiser January 7, 2015 at 4:45 PM This is adorable, funny and a great story.

John Fleming January 7, 2015 at 11:55 AM Brightened my day up, Debra...Lol!! Still got a big grin on my face...entertaining little poem! :) john Debra Squyres January 7, 2015 at 12:14 PM Bows in thanks... one thing checked off my daily list... brightening someone's day !! .... Debra