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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

Date: 3/4/2010 8:53:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this poem today. GREAT ONE

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 3/2/2010 10:50:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Caryl. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/1/2010 10:24:00 PM

GOOD win!! LUv, Andrea

Audrey Haick

Date: 3/1/2010 8:57:00 PM

My congratulations on your win in the contest, Caryl! Peace, Audrey

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/1/2010 11:00:00 AM

Poor Rex. congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/1/2010 5:50:00 AM

congrats on the win!! Funny!!

James Fraser

Date: 3/1/2010 3:40:00 AM

Kool Limerick Caryl, i am delighted for you being placed in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/1/2010 12:11:00 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.

Date: 2/28/2010 9:29:00 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

Date: 2/28/2010 8:06:00 PM

Wow! Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Sea you!!! Love, Iolanda

John Freeman

Date: 2/28/2010 7:05:00 PM

Haaaaaaaaaa! This is cool! Caryl, congratulations on your place.Agape, Moses

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/28/2010 6:35:00 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

Date: 2/28/2010 6:14:00 PM

This is so cute, Caryl. Congratulations on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn

Syed Amaan Ahmad

Date: 2/28/2010 3:15:00 PM

It's cute!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/27/2010 7:25:00 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

Date: 2/26/2010 6:45:00 PM

Very funny...enjoyed...Marty