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The Prong and Short of It

I once heard of a reindeer named Prancer

Loved a doe, and he tried to romance her

But because of her scorn

From the size of his horn

He would always be short ... of her answer.




~ 3rd Place ~  in the "Funny Reindeer Limerick" Poetry Contest, Tania Kitchin, Judge & Sponsor.

Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden | Year Posted 2018

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Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/18/2018 10:25:00 PM :) Love this one, Gregory. And the title! Titles seem to be given too little attention, but their cleverness can set the mood for the entire verse. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2018 10:48:00 PM Thank you so much, Carolyn, and thank you for mentioning the title - I try to put as much thought into that as the rest of the piece, and it's nice that someone actually notices ... blessings, Dear Poet! :-) <3 (I will send you a soupie soon!)

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/18/2018 1:31:00 PM This is just delicious, my friend. Love the double entendres---and the title! Great job! Congrats on your win in the contest too. Season's best. Gershon Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2018 10:46:00 PM Oh, that's such a nice comment, my friend, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, Buddy! Blessings! :-)

Charles Messina Date: 12/18/2018 5:26:00 AM Loved this one, Greg, Congrats on your win dear friend...Charlie Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2018 10:45:00 PM You are very kind, Charlie, and I so appreciate the wonderful comment! :-)

John Gondolf Date: 12/17/2018 5:00:00 PM Great limerick, Greg, I enjoyed the humor. Congrats on your win. John Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2018 10:44:00 PM Many kind thanks to you, John - greatly appreciated, my friend! :-)

Jan Allison Date: 12/17/2018 4:29:00 PM I adored the humour this one Greg!!!:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2018 10:44:00 PM Thank you very much, Jan, I greatly appreciate it - you are the resident master of joy, so it means a lot coming from you! Blessings! :-) <3

Tania Kitchin Date: 12/17/2018 4:24:00 PM Greg, I enjoyed your cute and funny limerick, congratulations on your placement! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/18/2018 10:43:00 PM Thank you so very much, Tania, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, and honored to have placed! Blessings! :-) <3

Lindsay Laurie Date: 12/15/2018 8:49:00 PM G'day Gregory … humorous; so she didn't care a less about his antler - thanks Gregory - Lindsay Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/17/2018 6:14:00 AM LOL Indeed, Lindsay - thank you for your kindness, my friend! :-) <3

Kim Rodrigues Date: 12/15/2018 8:47:00 PM Funny, Greg! Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/17/2018 6:13:00 AM Thank you, Kim! :-) <3

Jan Allison Date: 12/15/2018 4:56:00 PM ha ha ha love the humour and innuendo here Greg:-) hugs jan xx Login to Reply Gregory Richard Barden Date: 12/17/2018 6:13:00 AM hank you, Dear Jan, it was fun! Blessings! :-) <3