Portrait of My Big Toe

Written Gail DeBole 
in 1997

There once was a toe that was big
and was helpful when dancing a jig.
At times it was stubbed,
and washed in a tub
and, when young, spent some time in a crib.



Note: Part of the Portrait Collection
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Bangalee Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 12:02 AM
nice limerick
Macfarlane Avatar
August 28, 2012 at 5:43 PM
Smiling! This is a hoot...love it!
Van Brunt Avatar
June 14, 2012 at 7:08 PM
This made me smile so widely!
Peranteau Avatar
April 22, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Cute Limerick dear poet ! Muuch love, james
Andresen Avatar
April 14, 2012 at 1:34 PM
Gail..........funny...lol.....smile!!! Have a lovely weekend to you and your big toe! - oxox love Anne-Lise :)
Collins Avatar
April 13, 2012 at 7:56 AM
You are so silly. I love it. Kathy
Kearley Avatar
April 12, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Ha,hahahahahaha :o) Loved it!
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