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Short Measure

A leprechaun fond of his sport Took heed of each skill he was taught, But hard as he tried Success was denied He'd always end up falling short! 12.03.21 Limericks In Honor Of St. Patrick's Day Poetry Contest Sponsor : L.Milton hankins syllable count : 8 8 5 5 8 (checked by ear!)

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/12/2022 1:56:00 PM

So Sweet, Wendy ~

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 1/29/2022 6:05:00 AM

Delightful! Congratulations on your win! :) Paulette

Ann Peck

Date: 1/25/2022 4:13:00 PM

Very clever~fun to read! Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 1/25/2022 1:57:00 PM

Wendy, this is a great limerick--so clever! A big CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 1/25/2022 1:01:00 PM

Lol!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/10/2021 12:41:00 AM

Wow. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 4/10/2021 10:46:00 AM

Wendy, this is a great limerick--clever, amusing, and skillfully written! Janice

Jan Allison

Date: 3/14/2021 1:33:00 PM

Very witty Wendy, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:53:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jan. Thank you.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/14/2021 7:10:00 AM

Cute one that brought a chuckle. Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Sara

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:52:00 AM

I'm glad it tickled your fancy, Sara. Thank you so much for commenting.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 3/13/2021 6:48:00 AM

Congratulations on the win Wendy! Linda

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:52:00 AM

Thank you, Linda.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/13/2021 4:26:00 AM

Congratulations!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:51:00 AM

Thanks again, Kim.

Paris-Maree Boreham

Date: 3/13/2021 1:43:00 AM

hahahahahaa Wendy !! FUNNY, Congratulations on your win =D

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:51:00 AM

I'm glad that it raised a smile, Paris. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

Hilo Poet

Date: 3/12/2021 4:15:00 PM

Your wondrous brevity made my grin, Wendy, my compliments indeed for your winning contribution my friend, Aloha!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:50:00 AM

Thank you, William! I'm glad that you found it amusing.

Constance La France

Date: 3/12/2021 3:36:00 PM

Wendy, congratulations on your win in Milton's Limerick contest, great limerick, well done _Constance

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:50:00 AM

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Constance. many thanks.

Line Gauthier

Date: 3/12/2021 2:42:00 PM

Well done, Wendy ~ very cute limerick. Congrats on your podium finish

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:49:00 AM

Thanks for the kind comment, Line.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/12/2021 1:26:00 PM

Wendy, congratulations on your place in my limerick contest. I really enjoyed your limerick.

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:49:00 AM

Thank you so much for including mine, L. Milton. I'm glad it raised a smile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/12/2021 10:23:00 AM

Liked it!

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:48:00 AM

Oh thank you, Kim. It's always good to hear from you.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/12/2021 9:54:00 AM

Great play on words, Wendy! There's not much he can do about being "short." Thanks for the laugh. Best wishes for a win in Milton's contest! Hugs, carolyn

Wendy Watson
Date: 4/6/2021 3:48:00 AM

Thank you, Carolyn. It seems to be the case with me that I use play on words for most limericks. I'm glad you appreciated it.