Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

No Candy Needed

To save some money on Halloween
I use a technique and must come clean
     Wear a scary disguise
     Children emit loud cries
I laugh as they run away and scream

This is a true tale, I must confess
And it’s surely worked with much success
     Electrifying hair
     Come hither if you dare
The local kids think that I’m possessed!



*Written in honor of John Freeman and his "Boisterous Comedy" contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown September 8, 2011 at 9:08 AM Stopping by your amazing poetry today to thank you for your always kind comments on mine Carolyn. Love, Carol

Robert Pettit August 24, 2011 at 8:10 PM I had a dentist who gave out small toys like the ones found in Cracker Jack boxes during Halloween. I don't believe dentists would give out candy to encourage dental decay. Your double limerick is fine work as usual.

Jack Horne August 23, 2011 at 12:32 PM I haven't been on Soup for a day or so and have just seen all the contest results I've missed! Please excuse this quick message of congratulations - well done on all your wins : ) I'll catch up on your latest poems later, love

Sunflower Poetess August 22, 2011 at 7:33 PM Carolyn, congrats on your first place win in this contest. Gives me some ideas on how to save money on Halloween. Glenna

Dr.Ram Mehta August 22, 2011 at 3:42 PM Congratulations on the first place win in the contest of John, Carolyn

Carol Sunshine Brown August 22, 2011 at 3:33 PM Congratulations on your 1st Place win in Moses' "Boisterous Comedy" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Tony Lane August 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on your very impressive win. Tony

Nette Onclaud August 22, 2011 at 1:07 AM top-of -the heap funny piece, carols.. . heaps of cheers for the BIG-TIME win..:) huggs!

Joyce Johnson August 22, 2011 at 12:20 AM Congratulations on your no. 1 spot Carolyn. Great limericks. I was down to see my brother today, so am eally behind in my reading. He seems to be holding his own for now. Love, joyce

Robert A. Dufresne August 21, 2011 at 9:37 PM yyyyaaaaaaaayyy Carolyn!! Congratulations to you on the big numero uno. Just got in from sebring and checked it out. Goin on vakay for a while so I guess I'll be layin low wiht no computer. Y'all take care.

Sara Kendrick August 21, 2011 at 8:25 PM Congrats on your first place win in John's contest..Sara

Carrie Richards August 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM So glad to see this is number 1 !! Well deserved, dear Carolyn!!

Andrea Dietrich August 21, 2011 at 5:01 PM Congratulations, Carolyn on your halloweenish limerick! I think you are having lots of fun with that play!! Luv, Andrea

Olusegun Arowolo August 21, 2011 at 4:53 PM Fine master piece.Congratulation on your win.

Mike Dailey August 21, 2011 at 4:21 PM Well done win Carolyn, congratulations. Mike

David Williams August 21, 2011 at 4:09 PM carolyn this is great, well done David

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet August 21, 2011 at 3:21 PM Oh Carolyn this was terrific a great 1st.place win.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa

Gwendolen Song August 21, 2011 at 2:13 PM A total HOOT, Carolyn. So, is this when your acting debut began? I love it. Certainly the cream of the crop. Perhaps your electrifying hair was wedding day green? ha ha. Congrats on 2 wins in the same day! Gwendolen

Nancy Jones August 21, 2011 at 1:57 PM haha... what a wiley way to weather an Octoberish recession! Congrats, Carolyn :)

Kabuteng P.Ink K. August 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM Haha, well that sure is sneaky ;) This sure was a fun read, Carolyn! Nice to see you back here! Wish you the best in John's contest! hugs and thank you for passing by my poem :)

Jack Horne August 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM LOL, I can just picture this : ) My mum turns all the lights out and the whole household has to sit in darkness to deter the trick or treat kids - it's the same with carol singers (maybe your scary look will work on them too)

Zzzzz Zzzzz August 14, 2011 at 3:37 PM A fun way to save money! This gave me a chuckle! Well done. xoxo Robert.

Robert A. Dufresne August 13, 2011 at 3:58 PM by the way that sure makes it hard for us kids to get candy...sure scares us... wish you'd quit doin' that Carolyn ...almost wet myself last year!

Robert A. Dufresne August 13, 2011 at 3:50 PM I guess you can't blame them for that Carolyn.... but of course they probably love it! great poem. good luck in the contest

Andrea Dietrich August 11, 2011 at 11:37 PM I bet you look GREAT for those kiddies, CArolyn. Fun poem for the contest.

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