Barbara Gorelick Poet Limerick

Sounded Good At the Time

In the New Year I resolved to lose weight 
I thought I'd start by using a small plate
But with a big sigh
I piled it up high
Dang, once more the idea not so great...


For the New Years Resolution contest.

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Gwendolen Song January 18, 2013 at 7:22 PM I tried the smaller plate approach...I had to go ahead and get another plate!!! hahaha....fun fun fun entry, dear Barb...appreciate this contribution for the winners' list! gwendolen

Debbie Guzzi January 18, 2013 at 3:19 PM Congrad's on your win! Light & Love

Sara Kendrick January 18, 2013 at 1:56 PM Congrats on your great win...Sara

Andrea Dietrich January 17, 2013 at 11:24 PM Congrats, Barb. Nice seeing you on the list.

Gary Bovett January 17, 2013 at 7:31 PM Hmm most of us would relate well to this..ha!I went to the clothing shop and tried on a new pair of jeans, the size I thought they should be and got them stuck around my ankles. What does one do in this situation... call for help? Keep up the good work.GB

Joseph May January 16, 2013 at 7:02 AM congrats on your win Mandy

Harry Horsman January 15, 2013 at 10:32 AM congrats Barbara, great poem,,, better luck next year resolution

Kash Poet January 15, 2013 at 10:32 AM Very nice Limerick here BG.Congrats on the win.

Poet Destroyer A January 15, 2013 at 8:37 AM Barbara, ~ congratulations with the awesome win in Rix's "A Limerick in My Pocket Contest " contest. xox~pd

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 15, 2013 at 7:34 AM Congratulations Barbara, love this xx

Sara Kendrick January 7, 2013 at 7:29 AM Reads like a winner..I hope that your New Resolutions work for you..Sara Sara Kendrick January 7, 2013 at 7:32 AM Got a chuckle or two..Sara

Ilene Bauer January 2, 2013 at 2:40 PM funny! good luck in the contest...

Anne-Lise Andresen January 2, 2013 at 2:05 PM I nice poem, Barbara. - Luck in contest. - I hope the year 2013 will be a good year for you and your family. - HAPPY NEW YEAR - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich January 2, 2013 at 12:44 PM hahaha, that's just how it is, Barbara. REad mine. REsolutions are NO GOOD.