Shoes Limerick Set

. . . and Fancy Free 
(Shoes Limerick Set)

How I walk makes me wear out my shoes,
so I buy many kinds, kept by two’s
in my closet, and there
I choose just what to wear
matching clothes with cute shoes of same hues.

But because of my back, I should not
make use of good deals I have bought.
Though a pair of nice heels
to this poet appeals,
it’s my flat shoes I must wear a lot.

While at home, I do not have much use
for my shoes, so they’re spared my abuse.
In my house I can be
my own self naturally.
I’m in comfort and living foot “loose!”


For SKAT's Contest: "Shoes"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011



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Date: 2/11/2014 7:52:00 PM
Can't resist a limey. I can't wear heals either. :)
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Date: 11/11/2011 8:50:00 PM
Lovely Andy. Many congrats for this win.
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Date: 11/7/2011 10:26:00 PM
hi andrea, again..CONGRATULATIONS ~ IN THE SHOE CONTEST... I THINK every title is aweome.. ;-) Have a wonderful NIGHT, GOD BLESS,..P.D.
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Date: 11/7/2011 1:23:00 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Sara
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Date: 11/7/2011 8:55:00 AM
Congrats Andrea on a magnificent first place win with this super poetry luv..honored to share first with u my friend..luv..
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Date: 11/7/2011 8:17:00 AM
Congrats, Andrea. Awesome piece. Well written, well deserved win. Wish shoo the best. Nice going. Kudos. luv Ralph
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Date: 11/6/2011 10:36:00 PM
ANDREA~ SORRY ABOUT THE DELAY~ CONGRATULATIONS!~ in my shoe contest~LUV*SKAT
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Date: 6/29/2011 11:36:00 AM
Very nice Limerick...enjoyed again!
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Date: 5/8/2011 5:50:00 AM
I faved this to have a look on the stressed/unstressed syllables.But couldn't proceed much on that subject.
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Date: 2/20/2011 12:34:00 AM
heehee thanks :D -- I guess that word was my word play on "worried"-- wanted them to be anagrams of weird & I figured werid could fit in as well, lol --- thanks for indulging my weird self :D hugs
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Date: 2/11/2011 10:26:00 AM
Great limerick. Here's lookin at shoe kid.
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Date: 2/11/2011 3:31:00 AM
I have figured out a way to make a grand entrance with my heels, I wear my flats till I get "there" then slip on those heels and I am good for like one hour, otherwise all my beautiful stilettos are very nice decorations in my bedroom, love you poem on shoes, good rhyming from a good rhymer,best of luck in the contest~~
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Date: 2/10/2011 8:26:00 AM
haha, foot loose! very cute last line, sounds so carefree and fun--- You made me wonder though, you must like to walk a lot!! But it's so cool how you have matching shoes with your clothes-- me I am boring when it comes to that, lol --and you sure made writing limericks sound so easy and effortless, I'd be sweating if I had to write 3 limericks, lol! Enjoyed your take on Irma's contest-- :) I hope this places high! hugs to you :)
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Date: 2/8/2011 5:04:00 PM
Love the foot loose feeling too. I know that good comfortable shoes out weigh having to wear heels any day. Great poem. love phyl
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Date: 2/8/2011 6:23:00 AM
this is a real poem about sshoes. i like it
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Date: 2/8/2011 1:24:00 AM
The last line is a KILLER! Andrea. lol. Lainie
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Date: 2/6/2011 2:56:00 PM
Love your poem! The best of luck to you in Skat's "Shoes" Contest with this delightful one. Love, Annalise
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Date: 2/6/2011 1:38:00 PM
Quite funny and humorous write on flat shoes to escape from the back pain, Andrea
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Date: 2/6/2011 10:54:00 AM
This goes to my FAVs!you know why!Goodluck in the contest---kash
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Date: 2/6/2011 10:08:00 AM
enjoyed this immensley Andrea, & i wish you all the winning wishes you could wish for.
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Date: 2/6/2011 7:26:00 AM
Luv the foot loose line Andrea.. super write and good luck in the contest.. enjoyable and entertaining trip through your shoe closet and dilemma luv... I am with u on this one.. enjoyed with luv..
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Date: 2/6/2011 6:09:00 AM
lol, very good entry and a sure winner that Skatt will sure love...always Michael
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Date: 2/6/2011 4:07:00 AM
Good luck in the contest...A different and creative approach..Reads like a winner to me..Your kind review of my Birdbath Haiku was much appreciated..Sara
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Date: 2/6/2011 2:31:00 AM
Hi, thanks for your comment on my poem "what is a day" The poem just came to me when reading †he words what good is a day somewhere. although I have written many a poem for my wife, this was not such a poem. I like this poem. It says much about the use of shoes. Flats are best for back problems. Take care. I hope something can be done for your back, Take care Jancarl
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