Caryl Muzzey Poet Limerick

Rex the Hermit Crab

Rex the hermit crab carried a trashed shell  
that reeked with a horribly rotten smell.
He intently scrubbed 
till his claws were nubbed
then resolved to move into a hotel.

Copyright © 2010 By Caryl S. Muzzey

Sixth Place Winner ~ "Sea Tale Limericks” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire
March 4, 2010

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Skat A March 4, 2010 at 8:53 PM Enjoyed reading this poem today. GREAT ONE

Carol Sunshine Brown March 2, 2010 at 10:50 AM Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Caryl. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2010 at 10:24 PM GOOD win!! LUv, Andrea

Audrey Haick March 1, 2010 at 8:57 PM My congratulations on your win in the contest, Caryl! Peace, Audrey

Joyce Johnson March 1, 2010 at 11:00 AM Poor Rex. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Doris Culverhouse March 1, 2010 at 5:50 AM congrats on the win!! Funny!!

James Fraser March 1, 2010 at 3:40 AM Kool Limerick Caryl, i am delighted for you being placed in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 1, 2010 at 12:11 AM It’s a fish eat fish world out there! Congratulations Caryl, you swam to the top of the pond with your winning placement in Carolyn Devonshire’s Sea Tale Limerick contest with this cute-humerus poem. (Imagine bubbles floating around the following words!) Bask in the fun of the winner’s circle. You deserve it. Big Smiles! Lovingly, Dane Ann

Gerard Keogh Jr. February 28, 2010 at 9:29 PM Very good, Caryl! I can't help but think of a great old Warner Brothers cartoon when I read this. If you knew me, You would know that that is one of the highest compliments that I can give. A keeper. That contst was a lot of fun! Regards, Gerard.

Iolanda Scripca February 28, 2010 at 8:06 PM Wow! Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Sea you!!! Love, Iolanda

John Freeman February 28, 2010 at 7:05 PM Haaaaaaaaaa! This is cool! Caryl, congratulations on your place.Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 28, 2010 at 6:35 PM Congrats Caryl on your winning poem in the Limerick contest.. a funny and amusing write and a wonderful win to enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie

Carolyn Devonshire February 28, 2010 at 6:14 PM This is so cute, Caryl. Congratulations on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn

Syed Amaan Ahmad February 28, 2010 at 3:15 PM It's cute!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 27, 2010 at 7:25 PM OH so cute Caryl and a great entry for Carolyn's Limerick contest.. good luck ..a for sure winner.. my entry is Mate Bait.. this is so fun.. isn't it? luv.. Linda-Marie..

Marty Owens February 26, 2010 at 6:45 PM Very funny...enjoyed...Marty