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O Teenage Metabolism, Where Art Thou

When I was a teen, I would munch My way through the whole Sunday brunch. I'd destroy that buffet, Then as we walked away, I would ask my poor mother, "When's lunch?"

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Fj Thomas

Date: 1/18/2021 10:26:00 AM

Sounds like my husband lol. Enjoy your day John :)

Gideon Idudje

Date: 6/21/2020 10:34:00 AM

This reminiscence masterpiece has resuscitated my teenage chocolate and biscuits munching appetite Sometimes in nooks and canines, I did keep away and munch ;reprimands of my mama And one thing I did get disgusted of is skipping my Lunch ....no way!!!!!! So it goes into my fave Thanks for sharing John.

John Watt
Date: 6/21/2020 9:14:00 PM

Thanks, my friend. It was nice hearing your story about being a hungry young man. Enjoy those biscuits!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/9/2020 2:35:00 PM

Loving this one again. This is the kind of poem I would definitely place as a numbered placement, not a mere HM. Remember, do not go the humorous route. heehee!!

John Watt
Date: 6/9/2020 3:48:00 PM

I know, I keep forgetting, haha! Thanks for the affirmation, my friend, that means more to me than a win.

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 2/12/2020 1:34:00 PM

Very clean nice one!! My son would do that! Congrats!!

John Watt
Date: 2/12/2020 5:05:00 PM

Krish, this limerick seems to have scored high on the "I can relate to that" scale, lol! Thanks for the visit

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/11/2020 3:48:00 PM

Loving this one again. Congrats on a very well deserved win.

John Watt
Date: 2/11/2020 4:56:00 PM

Andrea, thanks for the 2nd visit. I guess I didn't get the memo that limericks are supposed to be about hootchie koo *wink wink nudge nudge*. Next time, I'll know, haha!

Jenish Somadas

Date: 2/10/2020 10:46:00 PM

lol.. true.. Congrats on your great win..

John Watt
Date: 2/11/2020 1:00:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by, Jenish.

Charles Messina

Date: 2/10/2020 4:51:00 PM

LOL...Love this, John. There's something about eating at a Chinese buffet. I'm always hungry an hour later (lol) Great Limerick! Congratulations on your win! CM

John Watt
Date: 2/10/2020 6:30:00 PM

Charles, thanks for the visit (and your great comment, lol), I'm glad you enjoyed it. ~ John

Tania Kitchin

Date: 2/10/2020 2:37:00 PM

John, congratulations on your winning placement with your cute limerick!

John Watt
Date: 2/10/2020 2:47:00 PM

Tania, thank you for hosting this ~ it really brought out the humorous side of our fellow Soupers. You picked some great winners. I'm humbled by the high placement ~ John

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/10/2020 1:41:00 PM

If you ever find a way to restore that teenage metabolism, pleas pass along the secret, John. As funny as this limerick is, thee's also a lot of truth in it. Congratulations on your win! Hugs, Carolyn

John Watt
Date: 2/10/2020 2:17:00 PM

Carolyn, as much as I miss my teenage metabolism, I do not miss the angst, acne, awkwardness, or the raging hormones! Thanks for the kind visit. Hugs ~ John

Jan Allison

Date: 2/10/2020 12:17:00 PM

Dropping back with my congratulations on your win John:-) Hugs Jan xx

John Watt
Date: 2/10/2020 1:26:00 PM

Thanks Jan! Loved your bawdy/body limerick!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 2/10/2020 11:26:00 AM

CONGRATS on your well-deserved win, John! Good one! Janice

John Watt
Date: 2/10/2020 1:00:00 PM

Thanks Janice! Just read your limerick and it cracked me up... keep smiling, my friend!

Sandra Adams

Date: 2/7/2020 10:56:00 AM

oh yeah I raised a couple sons and have seen that appetite … funny how it dwindled in time for them to pay for their own food... enjoyed this one... best wishes in the contest...

John Watt
Date: 2/7/2020 4:10:00 PM

Ha, it was like getting a raise at work when my son started paying for his own meals! Thank you Sandra ~ hugs

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/4/2020 7:27:00 PM

yes, where did it go???? I lost mine at age 14 (woman thing). Men are far more fortunate. They can go up to about age 30 and still eat like animals!!! Love this.

John Watt
Date: 2/4/2020 11:52:00 PM

You're so right. My son just turned 30, so I'm advising him to watch his calories and stay active. It sneaks up on you! Thanks for the comment, my friend ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 2/4/2020 3:57:00 AM

I have a son who grew to 6'3" and could eat his weight it seemed. He was thin and always hungry. This well written Limerick reminded me of his youth. Excellent! xxoo

John Watt
Date: 2/4/2020 11:53:00 PM

Thank you Connie! I'm glad this little limerick could remind you of your son. My Mom used to say I had a hollow leg! Hugs ~ John