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Poorly Giraffe

Lofty was a very large giraffe 
he got ill from standing in a draught,
got a very sore throat 
and sounded like a goat
funny to see a giraffe look daft.

1/2/2018
Contest funny poem for a seven year old
Sponsored by Kevin Shaw.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 2/24/2018 12:26:00 PM

Oh such a great limerick, Roy. Witty and endearing.. poor Lofty! Love his name, it's so apt..

Roy Pett
Date: 2/25/2018 5:21:00 AM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Susan, unfortunately it was not what Kevin was looking for, but knowing you liked it makes it a worth writing, thanks for your support and encouragement much appreciated. :))

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/5/2018 1:01:00 PM

You have a magic way in telling a story like this, especially when it is directed at kids. Your words are bubbling over with fun and excitement, well in tune with the intended fun effect. Your love of children and life shines brightly throughout your poem. Great job, Emile.

Roy Pett
Date: 2/5/2018 1:09:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Emile which is very encouraging coming from an accomplished poet as you, thanks again for your support really appreciated. :))

Joseph May

Date: 2/5/2018 7:33:00 AM

lol...very nicely done Roy

Roy Pett
Date: 2/5/2018 1:05:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment Joseph, much appreciated. :))

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 2/3/2018 3:02:00 PM

neat rhymes for your limerick, Roy. Taught youngsters for forty years plus, they'd love it and ask for more.

Roy Pett
Date: 2/3/2018 4:34:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment, you can’t imagine how happy your comment makes me. :)))

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/1/2018 9:39:00 AM

Well done Limerick Roy. Oh, the poor giraffe ! Very creative. Good luck in the contest :)

Roy Pett
Date: 2/1/2018 1:38:00 PM

Thanks Heidi, I really like Limerick Roy lol, thanks again for your support much appreciated. :))

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/1/2018 8:06:00 AM

- Poor thing ... and imagine ... that looong throat ... mega painful !!! - Love it, great done Roy - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Roy Pett
Date: 2/1/2018 1:34:00 PM

Thank you so much for your very kind comment and best wishes Anne-Lise, don’t know if a seven year old would like it! Thanks again. :))

Silent One

Date: 2/1/2018 7:03:00 AM

Excellent limerick Roy.. hope you are well..

Roy Pett
Date: 2/1/2018 1:27:00 PM

Thank you so much Silent One, I really appreciate your kind comment and support, I am ok thanks for asking, other than frustration trying to write a decent poem lol. Thanks again. :))