Janice Canerdy Poet Limerick

Nip It In the Bud

When bad guys came through causing strife
in Mayberry, fraidy-cat Fife,
the lawman who never
was dauntless and clever,
could not catch them to save his life.

Huge blunders caused people to mock
and point at this town’s laughing stock.
Still, this scrawny fellow,                    
whose back wore a yellow
streak, boasted. His claims were a crock.


The title is my favorite Barney-ism. 

Don Knotts's leaving The Andy Griffith Show crippled it

February 10, 2019. entered in Joseph May's Limerick IV Contest
     Placed 3rd

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Line Gauthier March 2, 2019 at 7:40 PM Well done, Janice. Congrats on your win. Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 10:07 PM Thanks so much, Line. Janice

Andrea Dietrich March 2, 2019 at 7:04 PM You did quite well with your limerick description of him. I chose this loony character too . Congrats for your win, Janice. Janice Canerdy March 3, 2019 at 1:47 PM Thanks so much, Andrea. Janice

Sara Kendrick March 2, 2019 at 5:15 PM Dropping back by with congrats. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 5:23 PM Thanks, Sara! Janice

Tom Cunningham March 2, 2019 at 3:44 PM Congratulations on your win Janice. Tom. Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 5:23 PM Thanks, Tom. Janice

Michelle Faulkner March 2, 2019 at 1:26 PM Don Knotts was a comedic genius, he made Barney Fife so lovable - congratulations on your win, Janice! Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 5:24 PM Thanks, Michelle. Janice

Robert L. Hinshaw March 2, 2019 at 11:39 AM Congrats for your well-deserved win, Janice! You described Barney to a T! Thx for your gracious comment re my entry in the contest - Bob Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 4:08 PM Thanks so much, Robert. And you're welcome! Janice

Carolyn Devonshire March 2, 2019 at 9:21 AM You certainly captured bumbling Barney's character, Janice. Enjoyed your limerick! Congrats on your win in Joseph's contest, Carolyn Janice Canerdy March 2, 2019 at 9:29 AM Thanks so much, Carolyn!

Sara Kendrick February 13, 2019 at 10:47 AM Good one about Barney. I always loved that character and also the character of Sheriff Any Taylor. They say that the program was based on a real sheriff somewhere. Thanks for dropping by and for soup mail.Sara Janice Canerdy February 13, 2019 at 5:29 PM Thank YOU, Sara. Janice

Sand Blown February 11, 2019 at 8:41 AM barney knots...treasure of an era Janice Canerdy February 13, 2019 at 5:29 PM Indeed, he was, Sand.

Vijay Pandit February 11, 2019 at 6:43 AM You have fond memories of that show..some great acting..not easy to play stupid as he did. Your poem is spot on..best for a win, Janice. Janice Canerdy February 11, 2019 at 7:37 AM Thanks so much, Vijay! Knotts was a genius comic actor. Janice