Run Away Emu

There were three men who chased an emu.
He apparently escaped from the zoo.
Came the fourth with a net.
The emu he did get.
Last I heard the emu would sue!



*True story for Linda-Marie's contest. (except for the suing part)  lol
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Stella Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM
what a hoot to read this fine morning Marty enjoyed the imagery was none then perfection keep up the great writing here at the soup land
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May 24, 2010 at 8:42 PM
lol.aw, poor emu. i hope those three men will learn their lesson. you did a great job on this limerick of yours. accomplished the humore.(: -Always&Forever Lynette
Diva Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 5:15 PM
You are very creative Marty and versatile in your writing too..appreciate all the sweet comments from you reading my poetry today. must I put the name of the contest on my entry as u have here and where is this contest shown? if you can help me it would be helpful as I am new. Satin Doll Diva
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May 21, 2010 at 4:40 PM
enjoyed again
Sweetheart Avatar
May 17, 2010 at 9:57 PM
Just wanted to check in and say "hi" Marty ..hope all is OK ..miss your great poetry ..am leaving for vacation for two weeks starting tomorrow but will have my trusty laptop in tow so hope to hear from u... with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Cwiak Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Funny one...Congrats on your win! Dan C
Mehta Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Congrats on the win
Fraser Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 8:01 AM
Kool Limerick Marty, many congratulations on your win in the contest >> James
Culverhouse Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 7:25 PM
funny--good luck in the contest!!
Foster Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 6:54 PM
congratulations on your success in the contest Marty. the guys were lucky, emus can be quite dangerous with their great feet....cheers Margaret
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May 8, 2010 at 6:08 PM
Thanks for giving me a chance to laugh with this one. What a day brightener. Congratulations on your win in the contest. Enjoy your success. Karen
Dufresne Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 5:37 PM
Congratulations Marty on your win with this limerick1 -Robert
Dietrich Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Great fun with this one. Congratulations, Marty!
Kendrick Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Great Limerick...That would have been funny to see them catch that Emu with a net..Keep the humorous pen flowing..Sara
Sweetheart Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 1:41 PM
Congrats Marty on your success in my zoo contest.. with this emu Limerick.. thankxxx for supporting my contests.. luv.. Linda-Marie
Chircop Avatar
May 8, 2010 at 4:05 AM
haha.i love your Emu limerick dear Marty,fun indeed. .Charma.
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