Slick Limerick

Susan Burch came bubble-wrapped
Not ready, but waiting, to be sent back
A reject toy
Till she met a boy
Who unwrapped her with happy claps


9/22/11

Received 2nd place in "Slick Limerick" contest
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Taylor Avatar
February 28, 2013 at 6:37 PM
Congrats, Susan. Well done. hugs, Ralph
Gildersleeve Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 7:44 AM
Congratulations on you win. A clever limerick. Your ABC contest is defiantally a challenge, harder than I thought. Warm Smiles, Connie
Bauer Avatar
February 27, 2013 at 4:54 AM
i like this! congrats on your win...
A   Avatar
February 26, 2013 at 8:52 PM
Susan.. CONGRATULATIONS, with this awesome poem about YOU :-) LINDA
Devonshire Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 1:42 PM
This is truly an awesome limerick, Susan. Love the originality as well as the humor. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Taylor Avatar
September 30, 2011 at 9:58 AM
Congrats on your win, Sue. Nice going. xxxRalph
Mehta Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 6:10 AM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of P.D., Susan
Dietrich Avatar
September 29, 2011 at 12:52 AM
way to go, susan, you got a great win out of your cute limerick here. Congrats to you, my friend!!
Merryman Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM
Cute, Susan. Congrats on your 2nd place win. Kim
Song Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Susan-Top notch win, girl! I like the powerful line, NOT READY BUT WAITING! A great way to describe your underdevelopment! ........applause.....applause! High five, Gwendolen
A   Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 11:56 AM
SUSAN,,, CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SLICK LIMERICK,,, THANK YOU,..P.D.
Quigley Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Really like this. Congratulations Susan
Sweetheart Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Congrats Susan on second place win with this cleverly penned entry luv.. always a joy ..luv..
Brown Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Congratulations Susan, on your "Slick Limerick" contest win sponsored by P.D. Love, Carol
Neels Avatar
September 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM
In bubble-wrap?? Clever one Susan, good luck for the contest :) Wilma
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September 26, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Cute one..Great idea..Reads like winning material to me..Good luck in the contest..Reads like you understand and are a winner in life..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..Sara
Brown Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 2:50 PM
Happy weekend I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry today Susan. Love, Carol
Song Avatar
September 23, 2011 at 12:20 AM
This is superb and a telling tale of your beginnings, right? Does this mean you were a premie?....How nice! Best of luck in this contest, Susan. ...Just wanted to say thanks for true feedback on some of my recent work. It is appreciated when someone really reads for depth. I know u understand. Blessings, Gwendolen
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September 22, 2011 at 9:44 PM
well, I think this is pretty keen, Susan. I can just see him there clapping his hands with anticipations. heehee. Did you have a bow on top? I hope your limerick does super great!
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