Saved By the Alarm

I dreamed that I lived in the sea,
So happy, contented and free.
No need to do dishes,
I fed with the fishes
'Til a sea creature tried to eat me.


won 5th place
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March 11, 2010 at 6:14 AM
Cute, I enjoyed th smile....
Brown Avatar
March 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Dietrich Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 10:26 PM
great job with this one,Joyce Congratulations!
Haick Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Wonderful Limeric, Joyce! My congratulations on your win in the contest! Thanks for reading my poem and leaving your always kind comments! Peace, love, Audrey
Omaidin Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 11:17 AM
So glad you escaped or we woujld never have heard that clever Limerick. Well done Déirdre Ó Maidín
Culverhouse Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 5:51 AM
congrats on the win!!
Fraser Avatar
March 1, 2010 at 3:39 AM
Ha ha, kool Limerick Joyce, i am delighted for you being placed in Carolyn's fine contest >> James
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March 1, 2010 at 12:09 AM
It’s a fish eat fish world out there! Congratulations Joyce, you swam to the top of the pond with your winning placement in Carolyn Devonshire’s Sea Tale Limerick contest. (Imagine bubbles floating around the following words!) Bask in the fun of the winner’s circle. You deserve it. Big Smiles! Lovingly, Dane Ann
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February 28, 2010 at 9:35 PM
There were a lot of witty entries in this contest and yours was one. A keeper. Congratulations to you, Miss Joyce on a solid entry. Regards, Gerard.
Scripca Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 7:53 PM
Wow! Living under the sea has its ups and downs :) Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Sea you!!! Love, Iolanda
Henderson Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 7:18 PM
Very nice Joyce, funny. Congrats on your place in the contest. LOL Charles Henderson
Freeman Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 7:01 PM
Joyce this is really catchy, Congratulations on your place, Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 6:33 PM
Congrats on your winning poem in the Limerick contest Joyce.. a funny and amusing write and wonderful win ..enjoy.. luv.. Linda-Marie..
Devonshire Avatar
February 28, 2010 at 6:13 PM
So you became the sea creature's "dish," Joyce! Congratulations on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn
Bagnall Avatar
February 26, 2010 at 5:23 AM
Oh to be free of the dishes ! lovely limerick
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