Wilma Neels Poet Limerick

'rugby - Chasing the Oval Ball'

the stands are full, one man kicks the ball
fifteen men pursue, it becomes a maul 
referee blow his whistle
concluding the tussle
a try is scored over goal line he crawl

Contest: My Favorite Sport
9th Place

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Carol Sunshine Brown February 22, 2011 at 11:31 AM Congratulations on your win Wilma in Royal Trevino's contest "My Favorite Sport". Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich February 10, 2011 at 10:37 PM Wilma, finally I'm getting around to see these winners and am happy to come across yours in the winners' list. Congratulations, sweetie!

Ralph Taylor February 9, 2011 at 9:09 AM Congrats on a well deserved win, Wilma. Nice going. xxxRalph

Tahera Mannan February 6, 2011 at 8:40 PM Many congratulations for this big win.

John Freeman February 6, 2011 at 6:45 PM A great idea fo a worthy Limerick's worthy place in honor Wilma. Agape, Moses

Dr.Ram Mehta February 6, 2011 at 12:56 PM Congratulations on the well deserved win in the contest, Wilma

Jimmy Anderson February 6, 2011 at 11:48 AM Congrats on your win in the contest...Jimmy

Robert Pettit February 6, 2011 at 7:27 AM Congratulations on winning with this entry. Rugby has a small following here in the United States. However, it never has (and most likely never will) achieved the level of popularity of American Football.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 6, 2011 at 6:17 AM Congrats Wilma on your super win in the sports Limerick contest with this most enjoyable and entertaining entry my friend... enjoy another top ten victory with luv...hope u are well and happy luv..

Nette Onclaud February 6, 2011 at 2:56 AM congrats on your fine award for this great write, wilma...huggs, nette

Kory Calhoun February 6, 2011 at 1:08 AM Hi Wilma - Congratulations on your WIN in the "SPORTS" contest. Best wishes, KC

Sara Kendrick January 22, 2011 at 1:59 PM Good luck in the contest...Reads like an exciting game going on..Sara

Michael J. Falotico January 22, 2011 at 6:29 AM Good entry on a sport that seems very tough... Never seen it live but have watched it many times... excellent entry and a sure winner...love Michael

Carolyn Devonshire January 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM LOL Funny limerick, Wilma! Guess rugby is like football and ice hockey, where the outbreak of fights is a common occurrence. Wishing you luck in Royal's contest with this great entry. Love, Carolyn

James Fraser January 21, 2011 at 11:23 AM Wonderful sporty Limerick Wilma. I have written a couple of poems about sport in the early days of my writing. Nice one for the egg chasers as we call them. Have a most wonderful weekend....:)

Andrea Dietrich January 21, 2011 at 9:35 AM So your favorite sport is rugby, Wilma? I bet it is very popular where you are! Good luck in the contest. Luv, Andrea

Phyllis Babcock January 21, 2011 at 8:51 AM I coached kids soccer for 8 years and it is a tough game. Super for the exercise. Good luck on the contest. Love Phyl

Audrey Haick January 21, 2011 at 8:39 AM You've captured the scene well in this tough game, Wilma. If this is for the contest, I'm sure it will do well. Best of luck! Love, Annalise

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 21, 2011 at 7:53 AM Super one on the sport of Rugby Wilma.. it is parallel to our football games.. rough and tough.. good luck in the contest for Royal.. an excellent choice for sport....