The Owl and the Coyote

A lonesome coyote howled deep in the wood
And a MOST unwise owl somehow misunderstood
Oh, alas and alack!
She rashly hooted back
(And she hooted as hard as she possibly could)

"Who the heck heeds my howl, for god's merciful sake?
Could this perhaps be my potential life mate?"
..."Give a hoot who you hoot at
if you don't know just who 'dat
You hoot at!" screeched the owl a wee bit too late

The gossip that followed defied explanation!
Squirrels scolded scathing and righteous damnation
The eagle screamed from his peak
"Don't even show us your beak!"
(An owl with a tarred and feathered reputation)

The coyote's good name turned muddy and mucky
Rumor spread like the plague so he never got lucky
"Your character is fowl"
Hitting up on an owl?"
(Last I heard he migrated to Kentucky)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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A  Avatar
June 12, 2015 at 1:33 AM
Tim, Congratulations on having your poem featured this week. SKAT love
Roberts Avatar
May 27, 2015 at 1:42 AM
well done Tim ....Seren
Schneiter Avatar
May 26, 2015 at 11:26 AM
Tim, your limerick makes for thoroughly enjoyable reading and is distinguished by its originality. That's a wordy way of saying congratulations on receiving Honorable Mention in Catie's L & H contest.
Nunez Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 11:33 PM
A hoot! Love the humor here, Tim. Congrats!
Wigley Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 9:44 PM
Congrats , Tim. Regards, Viv
A   Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 5:53 PM
Tim, Congrats on your L&H Limerick win. Love LINDA
Dietrich Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 2:56 PM
I really like the fun ending on yours, Tim. Congrats with your HM. Sure wish it were a longer list to see!!
Johnson Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 2:42 PM
Congratulations. Very funny write.
A  Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 2:38 PM
Glad to see this one on the list. Love Skat
Smith Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 2:28 PM
another congrats for this fine limy
Allison Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 1:40 PM
great string of limericks - congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx
Gorelick Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 4:48 PM
I don't think Ive ever seen a stream of limericks..its so cool! Congrats Tim. BG
Callus Avatar
August 26, 2014 at 2:33 PM
Great take on this owl topic, Tim! Love your humour. This would make a right proper Walt Disney film:) Congrats on your fine win. // paul
A   Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 4:29 PM
Tim, Congratulations, In Kelly's "Night Owl" contest. Linda
Eastman Avatar
August 25, 2014 at 11:49 AM
Great... LOL... Congrats on the win.
Deschler Avatar
August 24, 2014 at 10:49 PM
Your poem was a hoot!... A very creative and funny write, Tim. I enjoyed it! Congrats on your win!
Eastman Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 9:06 AM
Poor Coyote... Rumors start so easily. And there really are crazies out there... LOL. Loved this.
Kimathi Avatar
July 14, 2014 at 3:05 AM
I loved your limerick to the brim!!! Congrats Tim!!! :-)
Gibson Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 6:47 PM
Ha ha, Tim...you are so funny. I love it. Congratulations.
Callus Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 6:20 AM
Witty and enjoyable, Tim. (Hope you can hear me above the din!) Congrats on a worthy win. // paul
A. Sharma Avatar
July 11, 2014 at 4:48 AM
Unique write Tim! Congrats on merited huge win my friend!
Smith Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 7:06 PM
Congratulations on your fine win my friend..very humorous Tim
Lindley Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 6:47 PM
Congrats on your win!!!!
Nance Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 6:32 PM
Hey grats on your win my friend, I dig your poetry you are great :)
Smith Avatar
July 10, 2014 at 12:57 PM
Lol! Congrats on a great win, my funny friend.. Hugs.. Arlene
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