The Old Hen

There was an old hen in a coop,
Her favourite dinner was soup,
And the eggs in her nest
Were the biggest and best,
But covered in inches of poop.

For Susan’s contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Johnson Avatar
March 7, 2014 at 5:14 PM
Mmm. Mmm. Can't wait for eggs and toast in the mornin'. I think I'll skip the hollandaise sauce. Peace. :)
Cavanaugh Avatar
October 3, 2013 at 10:10 AM
Hilarious limerick. I love poems about chickens. Great write.
Ryerson Avatar
September 14, 2013 at 4:00 AM
Funny, funny, funny limerick Jack!...Many congrats - Tim
Anglesey Avatar
September 12, 2013 at 5:02 PM
Funny ! Very witty and fun to read ...congrats on your win :)
Adams Avatar
September 11, 2013 at 7:37 PM
stopping by again to say congrats on your fine win :)
Dietrich Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 3:51 PM
LOVED it, I just knew Susan would too. CONGRATS.
Liwayway Avatar
September 10, 2013 at 7:56 AM
aw!! hahahaha..makes me laugh while reading this funny poem of yours friend Jack :) :) Congratulations on your win.. cheers!!! Maria
A  Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Jack, congratulations on your win ~SKAT~ :-)
Richards Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 6:51 PM
How true !! Anyone who collects eggs from the chicken coop would know!!!
A   Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Hi Jack, a fine win... xox..Linda
Gorelick Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 5:28 PM
Coop, soup, poop Cool. congrats on a funny win. BG
Merryman Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 4:06 PM
I knew this one would place! Congrats on your 1st place win, Jack! Love, Kim
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 3:52 PM
Congrats on your great win..Did you have eggs for lunch?...Congrats..Sara
Andresen Avatar
September 9, 2013 at 12:12 PM
- Jack ... CONGRATULATIONS WITH A FINE FIRST PLACE!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Haick Avatar
September 6, 2013 at 10:39 PM
LOL! As always, I love your humor, Jack! Good luck for Susan's contest, even though you don't need it 'cause it's already a winner! Always, Annalise
A   Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Hello Jack, how are you doing? and about the limerick... not such a good smell... but fun one to read... xox~ Linda
Adams Avatar
August 31, 2013 at 8:12 AM
lol...too cute...am thinking I won't want to eat eggs any time soon...thanks for making me giggle this morning :)
Merryman Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 1:15 PM
How funny! Good limerick, Jack! Love, Kim
Sivey Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM
HA HA HA, you have surely got me laughing with this very clever write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this delightful poem this afternoon! What a fantastic piece, such a grandiose verse, Great Work!!
Dietrich Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 10:24 AM
hahaha, I think Susan is gonna love this.
Bauer Avatar
August 30, 2013 at 10:05 AM
cute one, jack!
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