Nine Lives

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For the out on a lim, limerick contest Sponsored by Joesph May

The Cat used to brag to all the guys Because he won first place for most lives. Then the frog said with glee, "Not more have you than me, I croak every night…I win the prize!"

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/8/2025 8:19:00 PM

AHA! Clever as clever can be, Crystol. Excelsior, Gershon

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/9/2025 8:34:00 AM

Thanks Gershon! It's a joke recalled from grade school lol. I just put it in Limerick form. Xo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/8/2025 11:56:00 AM

What a fun "Nine Lives" write you have here. Love It... Thanks for the laugh. I needed it. "Good Luck" Looks like we both did this one. Have a fun day writing away..........

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/8/2025 11:57:00 AM

:) ty!! Xo

Tom Woody

Date: 6/8/2025 11:12:00 AM

Cute and funny. I like that you have a healthy sense of humor

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/14/2025 8:02:00 AM

What's wrong with my Limericks?? I usually don't place in these contests but I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Any suggestions?? Only answer if you've got time... no obligation to. Xoxo

Crystol Woods
Date: 6/8/2025 11:58:00 AM

Is that what it is? I know i Crack myself up but usually I'm the only one who gets the joke...heehee. jk... thanks Tom! ;)<3xo