Wendy Watson Poet Limerick

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 November 12, 2022 at 1:56 PM So Sweet, Wendy ~

Paulette Calasibetta January 29, 2022 at 6:05 AM Delightful! Congratulations on your win! :) Paulette

Ann Peck January 25, 2022 at 4:13 PM Very clever~fun to read! Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy January 25, 2022 at 1:57 PM Wendy, this is a great limerick--so clever! A big CONGRATS on your win. Janice

Kim Rodrigues January 25, 2022 at 1:01 PM Lol!

Christuraj Alex June 10, 2021 at 12:41 AM Wow. Congratulations!

Janice Canerdy April 10, 2021 at 10:46 AM Wendy, this is a great limerick--clever, amusing, and skillfully written! Janice

Jan Allison March 14, 2021 at 1:33 PM Very witty Wendy, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:53 AM I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jan. Thank you.

Sara Kendrick March 14, 2021 at 7:10 AM Cute one that brought a chuckle. Congrats on this winner. Way to go. Sara Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:52 AM I'm glad it tickled your fancy, Sara. Thank you so much for commenting.

Linda Alice Fowler March 13, 2021 at 6:48 AM Congratulations on the win Wendy! Linda Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:52 AM Thank you, Linda.

Kim Rodrigues March 13, 2021 at 4:26 AM Congratulations! Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:51 AM Thanks again, Kim.

Paris-Maree Boreham March 13, 2021 at 1:43 AM hahahahahaa Wendy !! FUNNY, Congratulations on your win =D Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:51 AM I'm glad that it raised a smile, Paris. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment.

William Kelii Kekaula March 12, 2021 at 4:15 PM Your wondrous brevity made my grin, Wendy, my compliments indeed for your winning contribution my friend, Aloha! Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:50 AM Thank you, William! I'm glad that you found it amusing.

Constance La France March 12, 2021 at 3:36 PM Wendy, congratulations on your win in Milton's Limerick contest, great limerick, well done _Constance Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:50 AM I'm glad you enjoyed it, Constance. many thanks.

Line Gauthier March 12, 2021 at 2:42 PM Well done, Wendy ~ very cute limerick. Congrats on your podium finish Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:49 AM Thanks for the kind comment, Line.

L Milton Hankins March 12, 2021 at 1:26 PM Wendy, congratulations on your place in my limerick contest. I really enjoyed your limerick. Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:49 AM Thank you so much for including mine, L. Milton. I'm glad it raised a smile.

Kim Rodrigues March 12, 2021 at 10:23 AM Liked it! Wendy Watson April 6, 2021 at 3:48 AM Oh thank you, Kim. It's always good to hear from you.

Carolyn Devonshire March 12, 2021 at 9:54 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 April 6, 2021 at 3:48 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.