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One Kiss, Sweet Prince

On Halloween night in the year 1804
Costumed as a witch, I knocked on a door
Now it's plain to see
A spell was cast on me
I became a frog, hopping on the floor

Years of Hallowed nights had all passed by
I was growing weary but had to try
to find a Prince to kiss
and the spell I could dis
Not one of the snooty royals would comply

I once sought the lips of a Prince Charming
Until fat frogs appeared to be swarming
All reaching for my lips
Such an apolcalypse
It was disgusting and quite alarming

In 1942 I trick-Or-Treated with Prince Chris
Who refused to smooch. Ah, I reminisce
So, I remained a frog
In a swamp, on a log
Because Chris said he was really a 'miss'

Halloween 2022, and what am I to do?
Over a century I've been sad and blue
No Prince has touched my lips
Or stroked my curvy hips
Is there a man who'll kiss me among you?

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Janice Canerdy Date: 10/23/2022 2:50:00 PM Jenna, to describe this piece merely as clever and entertaining would be an understatement. LOL~~and Bravo! Janice Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/24/2022 4:28:00 PM Oh, thanks for liking it so much, Janice!

Mark Koplin Date: 10/22/2022 5:31:00 PM When you look at a lot of people in this world, I don't think being a frog would be all that bad. Well done my friend! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/24/2022 4:27:00 PM Thank you, Mark. You may be right for I just hop away from the bullies and/or spit at the trolls.

Rico Leffanta Date: 10/22/2022 11:46:00 AM You have surpassed yourself on this one, Jenna, even if the Marmite Man is not amused! Aloha! Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/24/2022 4:25:00 PM Thank you, Rico. The marmite man has more important things with which to deal at the moment. He holds a special spot in my heart.

Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/22/2022 12:43:00 AM Is there a man who would dare kiss a frog - I suspect that’d make someone all agog - Frogs have a long tongue - Legs that are well sprung - Croaking being their unique dialogue…….. And so I fear that you again this year - Will sadly be shedding many a tear - No kisses for you - But don’t you be blue - I’m blowing air kisses to you my dear…….. Belle Login to Reply Beryl Edmonds Date: 10/22/2022 7:40:00 AM I only ever met one prince and he’s been mine ever since… Belle Jenna Logan Date: 10/22/2022 5:29:00 AM What a cute poetic reply. Thanks for your fun comments, Belle. I wonder if air kisses count? Do you know any princes?

Deb M Date: 10/21/2022 9:39:00 PM Brilliant Jenna…..she looks like “Scary Frog”….he will have to be very brave man to take her on!! Debx Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/22/2022 5:28:00 AM Yes, I do, but he seems to be unavailable at the moment, and I'm pretty sure he's not on another holiday jaunt. A bit worried. Deb M Date: 10/21/2022 10:25:00 PM Well you know who to ask….you have connections Jenna!! Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 9:47:00 PM We may have to dig a pond in back of the saloon if I stay a frog much longer. I wonder if we need a permit for that in the Creek? Thanks, Deb.

Arlo Parker Date: 10/21/2022 9:38:00 PM Perhaps you'll find Prince Basho among the lotus petals, Miss J. ...delicious frog/seduction on a swamp log/plop into true love!.... ~:o) Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 9:46:00 PM I don't think she needs that kiss. She's probably better off staying a frog. Thanks, Arlo.

Ts Poetry Date: 10/21/2022 4:35:00 PM Charles is out because he is now King, Harry, well he gave Meghan that ring...oh I really do fear... there is no hope this year... just go to the ball and have a nice fling Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 4:44:00 PM I wouldn't have Charles kiss my foot! LOL A BALL! Now, that's a great idea, but I'll need Cinderella's fairy godmother to work her magic to hide these frog legs and my flickering tongue! Thanks for the visit, TS.

Elizabeth Mccann Date: 10/21/2022 4:03:00 PM Your wit amazes me again! Elizabeth Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 4:43:00 PM Thanks so much for such a kind compliment, Elizabeth

Sean Kibble Date: 10/21/2022 3:10:00 PM Wow so funny, great limericks. Loved the frog in the swamp on a log the best. Happy hunting. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 3:41:00 PM Thanks very much, Sean. I guess I'll have to start singing Snow White's song, 'Some Day My Prince Will Come.'

Michael Tor Date: 10/21/2022 3:07:00 PM Princess Jenna this was lovely to read. I am married so it will have to be another prince to give you that kiss lol. This was really so nice to read Jenna it put a smile on my face. Enjoy your weekend and thank you for the POTD comment. God bless you... Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 3:40:00 PM I'm so glad to know it made you smile. Thanks so much for your thoughts on the limericks and the weekend. Have yourself a good one, too, Michael.

Terry Flood Date: 10/21/2022 2:52:00 PM One day your prince will come, Jenna. Trouble is, these royals tend to be rather inbred. So be careful what you wish for or your children could end up looking like extras from ‘Deliverance’. Maybe you should stay in that swamp and keep writing clever limericks. ;-) Terry Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 3:39:00 PM Once upon a time, I thought I had found my prince, but he got derailed. Thanks for liking my limericks, Terry.

L Milton Hankins Date: 10/21/2022 1:49:00 PM I have no doubt this might be your year, Jenna. I loved the whimsey. One should never give up hope, you know. It's very difficult to carry a story forward through limericks, but you have succeeded admirably. Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 3:38:00 PM Oh no ya don't Milt. My calendar has no space for a romance to be penciled in. Thanks for your kind comments.

David Kavanagh Date: 10/21/2022 1:08:00 PM I’m blowing virtual kisses your way as we speak princess Jenna, now arise and get yourself a prince, I love the frog on a log in a swamp one best, sounds desperate yet comically bleak, where do you get these fairytale ideas from, they come so easy to you, brilliant enjoyable Limericks, cheers David Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 3:36:00 PM I'm trying to capture them, David, in hopes one may rid me of the amphibious spell! This green froggie may sound desperate but I'm not. I don't know where my ideas originate... guess I'll chalk them up to a misplaced brain cell or two. Thanks for stopping by the swamp.

Michelle Faulkner Date: 10/21/2022 12:44:00 PM Hi Jenna, this is witty and funny, I liked the line about 'snooty royals' - I hope one day your frog will find its prince :) Login to Reply Jenna Logan Date: 10/21/2022 3:34:00 PM Hi Michelle. I'm so happy you found it to your liking! Thanks for reading and commenting.