Quadruple Limerick-The Australian Dingo

I raised an Australian dingo,
no name came to mind but Ringo;
he jumped on me,
ripped my clothes daily...
it costed me plenty of money!

Only once I left him alone;
good grief... my furniture was torn!
Oh, should I be mad...
or be kind instead?
I'll sleep over it for tonight!

All Ringo did was run, bark and howl,
mistaking a small cat for an owl;
They took him away
to the zoo today;
he'll whimper form his cage, not rest!

I'll take him back, lest he behaves;
his lesson he'll learn:  good manners!
Now, Ringo just stares
to earn forgiveness...
it's fun to play with him and laugh!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Fraser Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Koolio Limerick Andrew, i never expected a Quad Limerick. Many congratulations on your win in the contest >> James
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May 8, 2010 at 6:30 PM
You have me smiling with this one. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Another honor for you to enjoy. Keep on writing. Karen
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 6:09 PM
congrats,Andrew. I think it didn't place higher for the last lines not rhyming with the first two lines. You made a cute story though. LUv, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 2:04 PM
Congrats Andrew on your HM in my zoo contest with this entry on the dingo.. thankxxx for supporting my contests..luv.. Linda-Marie..
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 7:47 AM
Sounds like a fun pet, much like a typical pet dog!! ringo the dingo, very cute name for him! Luv,Andrea
Mehta Avatar
May 7, 2010 at 6:54 PM
Good luck in the contest. Nice humour
Johnson Avatar
May 7, 2010 at 4:33 PM
You did a dingo of a good job and wnt wy out with the limericks. Good luck. Joyce
La France Avatar
May 7, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Poor Ringo, the Dingo, Bad as he was, I hope you saved him from the bars... best of luck in the contest..
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May 7, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Very funny poem, Andrew. And there's nothing wrong with choosing the name Ringo. I knew a "Starr" by that name! Enjoyed the humor, Carolyn
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