Elizabeth Mccann Poet Limerick

Oh, Christmas Tree

Nearly straight is straight enough, t'would seem! 
They, every year 'til this one, disagreed.
Now a thin wire tendrils down,
Grabs the fir tree by the crown.
Dad won this time; he's hung it from a beam!

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Elizabeth Mccann March 19, 2023 at 2:33 PM Me, too. My last one was a piece of driftwood at the beach (Summertime here) hung with foil candy wrappers and wild berries. Appreciate the visit! Elizabeth

Jim Slaughter March 19, 2023 at 9:04 AM Somehow I managed to miss this one, E. Mea culpa. I can't remember the last time I put up a tree, but I certainly appreciate it when others do.

Andrea Dietrich January 3, 2023 at 9:06 PM Cool limerick. It reminds me of a picture I saw on FB!

Victor Buhagiar December 30, 2022 at 3:23 AM Soon we will be packing all decorations. Loved your poem. Elizabeth Mccann December 31, 2022 at 1:56 AM Thank you, Victor! Happy New Year! Elizabeth

I Am Anaya December 29, 2022 at 12:29 PM Lol, such are the fiascos of the Christmas tree! Hope your holidays are joyous, Elizabeth. Have a Happy New Year! ~Anaya Elizabeth Mccann December 29, 2022 at 2:26 PM Thank you, Anaya. I'm so pleased to hear from you. All the best for the new year! Elizabeth

Weston Gregory December 29, 2022 at 12:28 PM best solution if ever.....nothing will skew his xmas....nicely done Elizabeth Mccann December 29, 2022 at 2:25 PM Exactly, Weston! My first clue was the sight of him marching off to the barn like a victorious warrior! Thank yo for the comment. Elizabeth

Karen Croft December 29, 2022 at 12:09 PM I should use this tidbit of advise. Instead I have a leaning Christmas tree ??. Thank you so much for your comment, have a great New year Elizabeth Mccann December 29, 2022 at 2:29 PM My worst one was when the bottom branches sprung out over night and toppled the whole thing over! Baubles and all. Thanks for the comment and I hope the new year is good to you! Elizabeth

Line Gauthier December 25, 2022 at 4:44 PM Clever ~ Happy holidays to you and your loved ones, Elizabeth ~ Elizabeth Mccann December 26, 2022 at 12:59 PM Thank you, Line. We had a great family dinner, my best Christmas ever! I hope yours was a good one, too. Best wishes for the new year! Elizabeth

Gary Radice December 24, 2022 at 12:20 AM I have this vision of everyone standing back and tilting their heads to view the tree. :) Here's hoping the beam was straight! Cheers - Gary Elizabeth Mccann December 26, 2022 at 1:02 PM Ha, ha! That possibility hadn't occurred to me! I knew something was up, the way Dad strode out of the house back to the barn, a real victory march! Elizabeth

Jennifer Proxenos December 20, 2022 at 11:47 AM Fantastic write Elizabeth - I like your style! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Elizabeth Mccann December 19, 2022 at 1:12 AM Thanks, Gershon. A bit of holiday fun! Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf December 18, 2022 at 8:01 PM Ha, ha! Cute one. ~ Straight Man

Constance La France December 18, 2022 at 12:07 PM Elizabeth, great limerick, my dad once secured our tree to the wall because it kept falling over, blessings

Speaks Volumes December 18, 2022 at 12:38 AM There are some that just cant stand something out of alignment. Securing it to a beam is a perfect idea. Terrific poem Elizabeth. Enjoyed it, Thanks Elizabeth Mccann December 18, 2022 at 3:01 PM We all had a big laugh; Dad was so proud of himself for the trick! Best wishes for a great Christmas, Wendy, and thank you for your poems and your support this year. Elizabeth

Anne-Lise Andresen December 17, 2022 at 12:40 PM - I'm sure it's a great Christmas tree :))) - Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas :) - hugs Elizabeth Mccann December 17, 2022 at 12:46 PM What a sweet person you are! My daughter has taken over the dinner now so I shall be very happy! Happy Christmas to you and a great new year of poesy! Elizabeth

Arlo Parker December 17, 2022 at 1:04 AM Eternal argument on about 12/01...Nostalgia on display, Miss Elizabeth. =;o] Elizabeth Mccann December 17, 2022 at 12:15 PM Thank you, Arlo. This Miss thing makes me feel so Southern! Y'all take care! Elizabeth