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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?"

Copyright © John Watt | Year Posted 2020

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January 18, 2021 at 10:26 AM

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

June 21, 2020 at 10:34 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.

June 21, 2020 at 9:14 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

June 9, 2020 at 2:35 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!!

June 9, 2020 at 3:48 PM

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

Krish Radhakrishna

February 12, 2020 at 1:34 PM

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

February 12, 2020 at 5:05 PM

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

Andrea Dietrich

February 11, 2020 at 3:48 PM

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

February 11, 2020 at 4:56 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!

February 10, 2020 at 10:46 PM

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

February 11, 2020 at 1:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by, Jenish.

Charles Messina

February 10, 2020 at 4:51 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

February 10, 2020 at 6:30 PM

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

February 10, 2020 at 2:37 PM

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

February 10, 2020 at 2:47 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

February 10, 2020 at 1:41 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

February 10, 2020 at 2:17 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

February 10, 2020 at 12:17 PM

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

February 10, 2020 at 1:26 PM

Thanks Jan! Loved your bawdy/body limerick!

February 10, 2020 at 11:26 AM

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

February 10, 2020 at 1:00 PM

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

February 7, 2020 at 10:56 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...

February 7, 2020 at 4:10 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

February 4, 2020 at 7:27 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.

February 4, 2020 at 11:52 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

February 4, 2020 at 3:57 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

February 4, 2020 at 11:53 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

February 3, 2020 at 6:43 PM

LOL those days are gone ~ you've done all your growing, John.

February 3, 2020 at 7:11 PM

You're so right, Line... I avoid buffet lines now! Thanks for the visit

February 3, 2020 at 3:51 PM

well done, john! good luck in the contest...

February 3, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Thank you, Ilene!

February 3, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Lol reminds me of my son, very witty john:-) hugs Jan xx

February 3, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Mine, too! What a coincidence, lol! Thanks for the visit, Jan ~ hugs

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