Gregory Richard Barden Poet Limerick

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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.

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Carolyn Devonshire December 18, 2018 at 10:25 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 Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2018 at 10:48 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 December 18, 2018 at 1:31 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 Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2018 at 10:46 PM Oh, that's such a nice comment, my friend, and I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, Buddy! Blessings! :-)

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

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

Jan Allison December 17, 2018 at 4:29 PM I adored the humour this one Greg!!!:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2018 at 10:44 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 December 17, 2018 at 4:24 PM Greg, I enjoyed your cute and funny limerick, congratulations on your placement! Gregory Richard Barden December 18, 2018 at 10:43 PM Thank you so very much, Tania, I'm so pleased you enjoyed it, and honored to have placed! Blessings! :-) <3

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

Kim Rodrigues December 15, 2018 at 8:47 PM Funny, Greg! Gregory Richard Barden December 17, 2018 at 6:13 AM Thank you, Kim! :-) <3

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