The Little Cast Away


Too hot too hot yells the boy then he shouts      
with four little waifs on the run he has clout 
they jerk him around 
by a swimming ground 
poor little guy soaked and wet, like a trout   

Too hot too hot he cries as he dips his head 
still as a stalk they mistake him for dead 
they yank at his shirt  
four brats and a squirt  
he stands there all wet in his soppy red Keds 

Stop it stop it he hollers then he begins to run 
with heart pumping joy he heads for the sun
its a fun loving day   
for this small cast away 
too hot too hot he shrieks but he doesn't shun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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George Avatar
July 29, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Did I really get so much fun as a little girl? Even the uncomfortable moments as a child is a good memory when older. Lovely written.
Bayles Avatar
July 25, 2024 at 8:31 PM
I love the line: with heart beating joy he heads for the sun.
Sands Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 1:50 PM
This is great. I can picture it all happening. Well done :)
Rose  Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Glad you enjoyed the limericks Heidi
Narain Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 9:55 AM
nICE SET OF FUN LIMERICKS.
Rose  Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 6:19 PM
thank you Jay for reading
Rodgers Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 8:56 AM
Dear Rose, What a wonderful story and it triggered so many memories as me as a boy because I know that I was like that. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
Rose  Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 6:18 PM
lol there is a sweet child in all of us, I'm glad you related to it.
Buhagiar Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 8:33 AM
A great fun series of limericks. Enjoyed them all. Hugs.
Rose  Avatar
July 24, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Thank you for stopping by Victor
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