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No More Belly Flops!

A belly flop, I was dared to do
After my beer, I headed for the pool-
A diving board jump!
Enormous splash- all my plump
Bystanders drenched, Me- feeling like a fool.

Next time they want a boisterous cheer,
Hopefully not until next year-
No more jelly belly
Stay away from the deli
I'll dive like a swan-with tight new gear~!

*Alternative ending; with a tight new rear~!

9th place in the "Battle of the Bulge Limericks" contest by
Carolyn Devonshire.
 
A. Green

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Robin Davis

Date: 3/22/2014 10:24:00 AM

Amy This is a cute and creative write. I like the second ending better. It's a little sillier.

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 6/1/2010 12:29:00 PM

Amy~ Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/1/2010 11:52:00 AM

Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Amy. May you have many more. Love, Carol

Michael Jordan

Date: 5/31/2010 4:45:00 PM

Amy, enjoyable read - Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week, God Bless, MJ

Marie Harrison

Date: 5/31/2010 3:12:00 PM

A poem with a title such as this one, was daring to be read! Too cute. I like the rear ending better too. A lively and fun poem from your pen.

Janette Fisher

Date: 5/31/2010 10:20:00 AM

Had me smiling - many congrats on your feature and win. Rgds Janette

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/30/2010 8:45:00 PM

Congrats Amy on your featured poem this week on the Soup .. a great one to share with us all.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Katherine Stella

Date: 5/30/2010 7:55:00 AM

LOL Amy sorry missed this for contest congrats on win loved the imagery I hate belly flops they feel like your skin been ripped open and does it sting too yikes thanks for sharign and for your kind comments on my works too keep up the great writing have a warm memorial day

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 5/27/2010 11:12:00 AM

Congrats on your win in the contest. I like the second ending better! Dan C

Buffy Fooksss Aka Lynette C.

Date: 5/26/2010 11:02:00 PM

ONLY A JOKE. DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL NOW. bUfFy

John Freeman

Date: 5/26/2010 5:44:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Amy. Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/26/2010 12:45:00 PM

Congrats Amy on your big win in the Bulge contest with this great write ... enjoy another victory ...with luv from the "Sweetheart"

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/26/2010 10:36:00 AM

Congratulations on being in top ten. Very good limerick. Love, joyce

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 5/26/2010 9:43:00 AM

This was a very funny story, Amy. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 5/25/2010 7:58:00 PM

Cool one Amy and good luck in the contest.. my entry is Bulge to Beauty... and let me say your new contest has sparked so many wonderful writes on Soup... so happy u chose this theme.. to bring attention to the endangered species.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/23/2010 10:15:00 AM

hahaha. GREAT alternative ending there. Creative apporach, Amy! LUv, andrea

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 5/23/2010 2:55:00 AM

You have found a solution at last. read mine for a diagnose. Good luck in the contest, Amy

James Marshall Goff

Date: 5/22/2010 4:17:00 PM

good work! Amy! jimbo

Daniel Cwiak

Date: 5/22/2010 3:31:00 PM

I'm going to stay away from the pool, just in case...lol. Good luck in the contest. Dan C

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/22/2010 12:14:00 PM

Its getting to be that the bathingsuit laughts when I put it on..nice belly flop my dear...BG

Susan Palli

Date: 5/22/2010 11:40:00 AM

I enjoyed that!

Satin Doll Diva

Date: 5/22/2010 11:30:00 AM

Very good poem Ms. Green and a great entry for the contest. poets here are so nice and helpful.. I appreciate your words about the contests. Satin Doll Diva