Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen Poet Limerick

The Sailors' Mermaid

The Sailors' Mermaid

There once was a manatee named Mary.
She, a mammal was not very hairy.
One day while at sea.
She said this shouldn't be!
So, she bought a blond wig from Sea-Fairy.

© Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

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Jared Pickett March 3, 2010 at 9:29 AM Congrats on your win my friend... Keep em comin'.....:JP]

Carol Sunshine Brown March 2, 2010 at 10:49 AM Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest Dane Ann. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2010 at 10:25 PM Hey if I didn't say it, Congratulations!

Audrey Haick March 1, 2010 at 8:56 PM My congratulations goes to you Dane Ann!! This is a delightful to read! Peace, Audrey

Joyce Johnson March 1, 2010 at 10:59 AM Thanks for your comments. Good one here. congratulations on this winner. Love, Joyce

Deirdre Omaidin March 1, 2010 at 6:25 AM Congratulations on being among winning Limericks Déirdre

Doris Culverhouse March 1, 2010 at 5:50 AM congrats on the win!!

James Fraser March 1, 2010 at 3:40 AM He he kool Limerick Dane Ann, i am delighted for you being placed in Carolyn's fine contest >> James

Andrea Dietrich February 28, 2010 at 11:41 PM I came here to see what YOU wrote. It is darling, Dane Ann. I was so surprised. It's been a really lucky week for me. Maybe my moon was aligned just right or something. So many other funny limericks. I know a few that made me laugh right out loud! Luv, Andrea

Gerard Keogh Jr. February 28, 2010 at 9:33 PM I like this last line. Cute, yet witty. Good job on this, Miss Dane, and kudos to you. Regards, Gerard.

Iolanda Scripca February 28, 2010 at 7:56 PM Wow! Congratulations on your win in Carolyn's contest. Sea you!!! Love, Iolanda

John Freeman February 28, 2010 at 6:59 PM Congratulations on your place, Dane. Agape, Moses

Debbie Guzzi February 28, 2010 at 6:51 PM grin so tastefully done!!! ;) and a WINNER!!! Light & Love

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 28, 2010 at 6:34 PM Congrats Dane Ann on your winning poem in the Limerick contest.. very funny and amusing .. a wonderful win to enjoy..luv.. Linda-Marie..

Carolyn Devonshire February 28, 2010 at 6:14 PM You know I love manatees, Dane Ann! Congratulations on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn

Charmaine Chircop February 26, 2010 at 11:22 PM Dane you are so cute....annd thie mermid Mary,is very cool indeed..Charma

Doris Culverhouse February 26, 2010 at 6:59 PM good luck in the contest!!

Margaret Foster February 26, 2010 at 6:02 PM You can't have a mermaid without long blond hair. Dugongs in disguise. A comical spectacle...good one Dane Ann....Margaret

Barbara Gorelick February 26, 2010 at 5:47 PM Love it...The wig part is hilarious. BG

Sara Kendrick February 26, 2010 at 5:36 PM Great limerick that should be in the winner's circle if in the contest. Good luck. Keep the creative pen flowing. Sara

Skat A February 26, 2010 at 4:41 PM Enjoyed reading very cute . loved it