Of Dorothy’s Three Friends in Oz

Of Dorothy’s Three Friends in Oz

Of the three friends that Dorothy met,
it was Scarecrow who had his heart set
on getting a brain,
but that was insane.
I know folks with no brains as of yet!

It was Tin Man the young girl met next,
and he thought with no heart he’d been hexed.
But he seemed nice to me.
In the real world I see
heartless people who make me so vexed!

Her lion friend thought he was cursed
with no courage, wanting reversed
his scaredy cat ways.
But some folks these days
compared with that cat are the worst.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Peck Avatar
December 27, 2024 at 4:31 PM
I love your limerick, Andrea! Congrats!! Yeah, do I know some people like that, too!
Rodrigues Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Back with Congrats, Andrea! Merry-Christmas-hugs!
Flood Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Brainless, heartless and cowardly… hmm… I think we may know some of the same people, Andrea. Congrats on your well observed win. Terry
Messina Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 10:45 AM
Andrea, I got a few chuckles out of this witty write. Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Charlie
Johnson Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Congratulations with your placement. Art does follow life, as they say — MDJ
Crandall Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Great poem Andrea. Yep, I'd say those three guys stack up pretty well.
May Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 7:40 AM
I like your take on the theme Andrea, Very nicely done
Canerdy Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 6:32 AM
EXCELLENT in every respect, Andrea! Janice
Tor Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 10:53 AM
Nice entries for the Contest Andrea. Best wishes to you...
Bell Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Beware of scared lions bearing gifts, scarecrows that always look human, and tin men that need 3and 1 oil. That girl was dodgy too.
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Ha! There is a scene with a few of them carrying weapons such as a rifle I think. . I saw it on YouTube and people say it's a Mandela effect. Do you recall any of the characters with a gun??
George Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 8:09 PM
There is so much truth couched in your limericks. I call it a true satire. All the Best Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Thanks, Valsa that's what I was trying for.
Maverick Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 2:51 PM
I will give a meow..' to denote the scardy cats Andrea..I would rather more roars Yet i note too many bores.? Maybe things will Ajust? Or is there a desire to go bust.? Still I don't think our best life is lived behind closed Doors'
Turner Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Nicely done and great message in each. Hello Andrea. Happy Thanksgiving!
Dietrich Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Thanks, Danny.
Slaughter Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 10:24 AM
My favorite all-time movie. I try to watch it every year about this time. Great lims, Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Thanks, Jim. I had other faves shown yearly such as west side story , Psycho, and Splendor in the Grass. Even the Sound of Music I liked better. But my siblings really loved Oz
Buhagiar Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Brilliant limericks on a cute film. Hugs.
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Thanks
Narain Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:52 AM
A truthful poem.
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:57 AM
Thanks. I sure think so. People need to be more like Dorothy's 3 friends in Oz
Bauer Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Wonderfully written, Andrea! Best of luck in the contest…
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Thanks!
Read Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:04 AM
Love your poem Andrea, must admit the Lion was my favourite character, the film is still shown in the UK every year, all the best in the contest. xx
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:55 AM
They showed it regularly in the US until the 70s. This weekend begins part one of a new movie at theaters called Wicked. It is a prequel to what made the bad witch of Oz go bad
Hind Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 6:24 PM
HA! A lot of truth in these words...enjoyed it! :) <3
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:55 AM
Thanks, my friend
Rolland Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 5:14 PM
lovely poem, the comparisons are so true and delicious, so well written, excellent yann
Dietrich Avatar
November 22, 2024 at 9:56 AM
Thanks, Yann
Rodrigues Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Love the comparisons! Great job!
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Thanks I saw this was close to finishing and did it at work
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