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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Johnson-Saunders Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 8:15 PM
Congrats on your super win Joyce! Blessings, Rhonda
Brown Avatar
April 16, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved placement in Linda-Marie's "Bite Me" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
April 15, 2012 at 1:57 AM
Congratulations on your super win Joyce xx
Song Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 9:20 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
Dietrich Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 8:49 PM
good one to send to Carrie, Joyce. Big congrats on your win.
Burch Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 8:09 PM
ahhaahaa! cute Joyce!! Congratulations on your win...big hugs,love deb
Sweetheart Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 7:30 PM
congrats Joyce on a super win with this sensational entry luv..
Richards Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 10:53 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!
Horne Avatar
April 7, 2012 at 7:01 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
Dey Avatar
April 6, 2012 at 9:27 PM
Nice poetry.
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