Rock - Paper - Scissors

With scissors, some paper and rock,
He tried hard to make a new clock.
But his efforts all failed,
And, frustrated, he wailed,
‘It ticks but I can’t make it tock.’
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Gauthier Avatar
September 22, 2017 at 7:33 PM
You are so funny - truly gifted. Love this style of poem from you.
Fraser Avatar
June 19, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Made me chuckle big style with this fine Limerick Jack. Have a lovely evening :)
Phookan Avatar
June 18, 2011 at 11:20 AM
This is one of those poems in this contest which has been done so intelligently. Super enjoyed your brilliant work Jack, a big Congrats to you on your win..gautami
Kendrick Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Congrats on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
June 17, 2011 at 4:17 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Jack. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 9:38 PM
oh, boohoo :( -- very cute write though, Jack :) enjoyed this one and super congrats :D
Dietrich Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 8:46 PM
OH, wow, this one I really like. WEll deserved win, Jack!
Johnson Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 6:33 PM
This is a great limerick, Congratulations. Love, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM
Can you see me smiling, Jack? Congratulations on your win in PD's contest! Love, Carolyn
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June 16, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Thank you for entering in my contest Jack, enjoyed you entry, congrats on your win:),..p.d.
Sweetheart Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM
Congrats Jack on your big win in PD's cool contest with this cool entry my friend.. luv.. s.m. for u.
Mehta Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM
My congratulations on the third place win in the contest, jack
Poet Avatar
June 16, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Very witty limerick here Jack...enjoyed...best wishes.
Bloomsfield Avatar
June 15, 2011 at 12:49 AM
:) tick tock,im definitely smiling!C.C
Sweetheart Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 4:58 PM
thankxx Jack..soup mail luv..
Devonshire Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Jack, just put the Shue verse in the body of the email. It works easier that way when sending back and forth and sometimes my computer doesn't open attachments. Depends on the format. Love, Carolyn
Knop Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM
Wow Jack, so funny your Limerick! I think I'll have to give up writing more comments now because of pain in my hand and arm. Love, Gert
Susan Avatar
June 13, 2011 at 6:42 AM
Very clever! I love it! Good luck in the contest!
Foulk Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 8:51 PM
this was a very funny and creative piece, good luck in contest. yes Brandon had a great time once he had some ice cream cake, before that he cried, because he was tired and would not go to sleep. thank you for commenting on His Prize.
Mehta Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 7:58 PM
What a witty expression, jack
Long Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 5:20 PM
very creative nice job good luck in the contest. cory
Sweetheart Avatar
June 12, 2011 at 3:27 PM
haha..oh Jack another witty treat from your creative pen luv.. good luck in the contest.. hope u enjoy mine too.. appreciate the blog..thankxx luv..u enjoy your PM.. great job on this one..
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June 12, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Oh, that's so cute, Jack. Hope the "tock" gets to working for you. LOL I doubt Gert does much "knitting." :) (For some reason I thought PD wanted a poem about poetry for this contest. Anyway, that's the angle I'm taking. Not funny like yours, but a bit sarcastic) Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
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