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Written, March 5, 2018
Entered In The Premiere Contest, “Guess Who”
February 29, 2024
Sponsor, Margarita Lillico

Sponsor's Rules: "1 original poem in the form of a riddle. Choose a famous public figure or a celebrity, well-known enough to guess from the clues in a poem. No actual name, revealed, leave it to me."

Divorced, and so wanting his kids- since custody ruling forbids togetherness much, an idea he'd clutch- get rescued from fatherhood skids. A Nanny, mom wanted for them; he thought of a plan, such a gem! He would play the role of Nanny control 'her' actions they could not condemn! He then put his feet to the fire- convinced, his ex-wife, to him hire! They had not a clue this Nanny- so true, was everything they would admire. He dressed up so fine for the part and shared the deep love in his heart. The ex-wife found out did a turnabout! Half custody, granted, would start!

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 4/4/2024 1:19:00 PM

So fun with this doubtfire write Sandra. Fun movie and dad portrayed so well with your words. Congratulations! :)

Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/23/2024 4:49:00 PM

Awesome poem, Sandra. Congratulations on your win. Loved that movie!

Robert Sidwell

Date: 3/23/2024 10:50:00 AM

Two thumbs up for this clever and well executed poem!

Margarita Lillico

Date: 3/23/2024 7:49:00 AM

Clever and witty like your subject matter! Congratulations! He would love that too! Goodbye for now!

Kim Merryman

Date: 7/8/2021 8:19:00 PM

Sandra, you did great summarizing the movie in limerick form! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Brian Strand

Date: 7/6/2021 3:09:00 AM

a first prize winner+ Sandra

Sandra Haight
Date: 7/6/2021 11:43:00 AM

Thanks, Brian! Glad you like it- it was fun putting it together! Sandra

Eve Roper

Date: 5/22/2018 11:19:00 AM

Congratulation on this wonderful cute write , he was a great man... Hugs Eve

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Eve. Hugs, Sandra

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 5/21/2018 5:55:00 AM

You certainly carried the spirit of the movie with this, a little emotional trip like the movie itself, well done! Congratulations on your top win Sandra :) xomo!

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:06:00 PM

Thank you very much, Maureen! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier

Date: 5/20/2018 9:01:00 PM

Back with well deserved congrats on your top win, Sandra.

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:05:00 PM

Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/20/2018 4:17:00 PM

Lots of Mrs Doubtfires, she's very popular. Congratulations Sandra. Tom.

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:05:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tom. Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 5/20/2018 2:17:00 PM

I think Mrs Doubtfire has been the most popular choice for the contest, I also chose it. what a fab string of limericks Sandra. Many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:05:00 PM

Yes, Jan, such a popular movie. Thanks so much for your uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/20/2018 2:11:00 PM

Hi Sandra, I've already seen 3 poems about this hilarious film. I adored Robin Williams. He left us way too soon. Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest - Alexis

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:04:00 PM

Thank you very much, Alexis. Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry

Date: 5/20/2018 2:03:00 PM

Congratulations on your #1 win with this fun comedy movie limerick! Well done.

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:04:00 PM

Thank you so much, Susan. Hugs, Sandra

Fj Thomas

Date: 3/12/2018 7:21:00 PM

Lol my daughters all loved Ms. Doubtfire Sandra. Like how you've done this!

Sandra Haight
Date: 5/22/2018 5:03:00 PM

Thank you very much, FJ! Hugs, Sandra

Ralph Sergi

Date: 3/11/2018 12:57:00 PM

Hi Sandra: thanks for retelling a very funny movie and you did it so well and also brought back the memory of Robin Williams.

Sandra Haight
Date: 3/12/2018 1:43:00 PM

So pleased that you enjoyed my poem, Ralph. Yes, Robin Williams...what a fine job he did in that movie! I appreciate your visit and supportive comment. Sandra :)