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Needle In the Hay

The hayride proved fun for all I must say

Until I jumped up and bellowed, “Oy Vey!”

     Other couples’ heads poked out

     Just to learn what made me shout

(I’d sat upon a needle in the hay.)





*For Dana’Lynn’s “Needle in the Hay” contest

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Sara Kendrick

June 1, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Congrats on your winning work..Enjoyed reading again..Sara

Ray Dillard

June 1, 2012 at 3:32 PM

You had fun with this, and so did we. Nice laugh. Congratulations. RAY

David Williams

June 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM

Carolyn congrats on your win.. David

Carol Sunshine Brown

June 1, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Congratulations on your win in the "Needles in the Hay" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Gwendolen Song

March 31, 2012 at 6:14 PM

Amused me....here I go, Carolyn....I have my warm beverage in hand...I am spending my evening with you here...Although Yasmin said she is calling me from Saudi Arabia and if she does call I will pause briefly...(shocked)...I know. Green tea,...then expresso!....here we go....

Jack Horne

March 5, 2012 at 3:02 PM

LOL, had a good chuckle here : )

Samual Ronthorpe

March 3, 2012 at 1:03 AM

Carolyn, wonderful limerick. Best of luck in Dana Lynn's contest.

Kash Poet

March 3, 2012 at 12:56 AM

This Limerick showcases your Brilliance!!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

March 2, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Very cute, Carolyn. Thanks for giving me a laugh tonight. Blessings, Rhonda

Kim Merryman

March 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Cute one, Carolyn. Best wishes in the contest. Love, Kim

Russell Sivey

March 2, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Ha ha, this is a great entry into the contest Carolyn! I really love this write especially the part, "Until I jumped up and bellowed, "Oy Vey!"" what an awesome line here! I really like how you made this poem into a Limerick because I think it fits so well into the contest. She will like this Limerick I know! This is an incredible write my friend!! Excellent Work!!