The Man In the Moon's Surprise

The man in the moon crooned such a tune

That the cow jumped over and mooned

     But a methane gas

     The bovine did pass     

The man struck a match and kaboom!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Davis Avatar
May 13, 2014 at 10:48 PM
Carolyn This is so funny and creative. HHHMMM Made me laugh and giggle. Thank you for the sweet and silly comment on my Wild Night poem.
Brown Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 5:57 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in P.D.'s "Pooping" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
May 23, 2012 at 1:27 AM
Congrats on your smelly win xx
Dietrich Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Carolyn, I think yours is really a good one. Congrats on HM.
Kendrick Avatar
May 22, 2012 at 3:31 PM
I thought that this one was funny...Got a chuckle...Congrats on your winning work...Sara
Chachere Avatar
May 9, 2010 at 9:00 PM
lol.the last line makes it hilarious Carolyn. haha.i enjoy actual funny limericks.(: your imagery was great in this. thanks for the laugh.you did awesome.and im glad that i am a poet friend that you can call one of your favorites for a reason important to you, ill make sure that i never change just to be a good friend in the way you see me.have a wonderful night. -Always
Poyntz Avatar
March 27, 2010 at 2:29 PM
Cute and made me laugh. Thanks! Irish
Taylor Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 5:58 PM
This was just funny!!! That is all I can or will say...love you...Rob
Culverhouse Avatar
March 25, 2010 at 2:24 PM
now that is funny!! LOL!
Palli Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Very silly one! I enjoyed that.
Belt Avatar
March 23, 2010 at 3:33 AM
LOL ok that was just funny
Kraft Avatar
March 20, 2010 at 7:59 PM
lol this is a good one
Kelly Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Clever and witty write , as ever , Carolyn .Your warm humor smiles on , and thanks for your kind words ....
White Avatar
March 19, 2010 at 3:03 AM
That is hilarious Carolyn Haha
Mason Avatar
March 18, 2010 at 12:04 PM
Dontcha love limericks!! LOL absolutely priceless ... what a wonderful imagination you have!! I've added this to my fav list ...
Keogh Avatar
March 18, 2010 at 9:31 AM
This is so funny! I just love limericks. Thanks for your comments. Sue
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 17, 2010 at 2:32 AM
Carolyn, I needed a good laugh this morning. And here are your words to give it again. Thank you for your friendship. You are a wonderful friend. Love, Dane Ann
Beam Avatar
March 14, 2010 at 7:24 PM
thanks for comment funny hope you do well the Holy spirit is truth he leads you into all truth my word is learm and keep his
Kurdyla Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 6:16 AM
Caroline, Cute, funny, and brilliant! What more can be said? This is one of the best around! Love, Tom
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
March 13, 2010 at 4:29 AM
Carolyn, LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL!LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! LOL! I see your funny bone has been busy!!! I love this one! Environmental awareness in nursery rhyme style is the bomb! Kaboom! You won my laughter! Smiles and Love, Dane Ann
Muzzey Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Great write, I enjoyed the read. I wonder if that is how you make hamburger? I needed that laugh. Caryl
Trevino Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 2:58 PM
ha... like the ending...kaboom:)
Fraser Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Ha ha, made me chuckle big style Carolyn >> James
Dietrich Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 10:42 AM
GOOD ONE, Carolyn. Hey, when you said tune, I thought you were gonna say the cow turned to "moon" the farmer. that works too. hahaha. Luv, Andrea
La France Avatar
March 12, 2010 at 9:01 AM
That was so fun to read, enchanting and yes, I am laughing.. a winner for sure... Constance
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