Nasty Gnat

I was bitten by a gnat
Who didn't ask permission
I caught the little rascal
How dare he bite me?

I put him into a jar.
He made a big commotion.
So I put a stamp on jar.
Sent him to Carrie.

By: Joyce Johnson Came in 2nd
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 4/16/2012 8:15:00 PM
Congrats on your super win Joyce! Blessings, Rhonda
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Date: 4/16/2012 11:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved placement in Linda-Marie's "Bite Me" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 4/15/2012 1:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your super win Joyce xx
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Date: 4/14/2012 9:20:00 PM
Clever idea to mail your rascally gnat to Carrie. A great entry and oh so fun to read! Are u STILL looking for the needle in the haystack?,,,,ha ah...I can't get that image outta my mind!...Congrats on this Gnasty Gnat poem's success. Love, Gwendolen
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Date: 4/14/2012 8:49:00 PM
good one to send to Carrie, Joyce. Big congrats on your win.
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Date: 4/14/2012 8:09:00 PM
ahhaahaa! cute Joyce!! Congratulations on your win...big hugs,love deb
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Date: 4/14/2012 7:30:00 PM
congrats Joyce on a super win with this sensational entry luv..
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Date: 4/10/2012 10:53:00 AM
Unfortunately, the jar broke, the gnat bit me too...., I called in the dog, he gave me fleas, and I ran to Kim's house!! LOL !!! What a busy, buggy, day !!! :) (ps...thanks for the present, Joyce....!!! It was fun!
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Date: 4/7/2012 7:01:00 AM
lol, love this witty one, joyce - hope carrie received the little devil. with our postal service in england, who knows where that gnat would end up. many congrats on your wins
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Date: 4/6/2012 9:27:00 PM
Nice poetry.
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