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The Stinky Old Goat

An Old Goat in a boat rowed off shore. He caught perch in his search and much more. So full was his boat, there's trout in his coat Eau de fish was his scent evermore! a/a/b/b/a 9/9/6/6/9 anapest meter

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 11/27/2012 10:45:00 PM
I see that you have written a lot of poems. I've been searching tonight for early poems. I saw this title and had to check it out. I see from the comments that it was a winner. I enjoyed it. Very amusing poem. Good job!
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Date: 5/14/2011 7:55:00 AM
Many congratulations Debbie on your win in John's fine Fisherman Limerick contest....:)
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Date: 5/11/2011 8:17:00 AM
Unfortunately the judge didn't care ;)
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Date: 5/10/2011 5:49:00 PM
I knew you would catch that meter break in the middle of the word. Fortunately the judge didn't care. Your's here, impeccable. Gave you a 7.
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Date: 5/9/2011 11:25:00 AM
Debbie, this one ROCKS my BOAT!! You "done great"!!! Congratulation.
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Date: 5/9/2011 11:12:00 AM
Debbie, Congrats on this limerick and with your latest parfume invention-how adorable! I looked at your title and tho't....hmmm....goats and fishing....Excellent TITLE and twist! Blessings, Gwendolen
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Date: 5/9/2011 10:49:00 AM
Enjoyed this wonderful write.Congrats Debbie on your win . Love, gautami
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Date: 5/9/2011 8:17:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Debbie in John's Fishing contest. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/9/2011 7:36:00 AM
ewww...but so funny! Congrats on your win!
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Date: 5/8/2011 8:40:00 PM
Good job, congrats. Nice form.
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Date: 5/8/2011 6:08:00 PM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of John Freeman
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Date: 5/8/2011 7:16:00 AM
funny one Debbie and so well done. I enjoyed this win of yours . Congrats to you.
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Date: 5/8/2011 5:51:00 AM
LOL Many congrats on your win, Debbie : )
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Date: 5/7/2011 10:32:00 PM
Yuck stinky man. Hahaha. Many congrats for this win.
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Date: 5/7/2011 8:59:00 PM
heelarious! congrats on the no-stink, fabulous win, debs...:) huggs!
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Date: 5/7/2011 3:13:00 PM
Well, you wouldn't want to meet me, Deb. I smell like eau de fish most of the time. LOL Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 5/7/2011 3:11:00 PM
Congrats Debbie on your big win in the fishing Limerick contest with this really creative write luv.. enjoy another sweet victory ... and H.M.D. to u luv..
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Date: 5/4/2011 11:36:00 AM
liked what you did with this piece of fine work. very creative.
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Date: 5/4/2011 10:58:00 AM
lights, such attention to something that may seem so ordinary which you make extraordinary.. have to stop here as i got choked from laughing... excellent piece... thank you for acknowledging my work in your " fantasy land " tourney! :) soup mail! :) huggs, nette
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Date: 5/4/2011 7:50:00 AM
Great meter Debbie, The write flowed well and was pleasant to read...loved the subject as well ;) have a great week dear poet ! much love, james
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Date: 5/3/2011 6:10:00 AM
An hilarious write, Debbie! I suppose he'd been worried about using the bridge? "Eau de fish" would be a "Stinky" enough cologne...he might be able to bottle it to sell on ebay? Best to you and yours! Mikki
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Date: 5/3/2011 4:44:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry this morning Debbie. I will be back again soon to read more. May the sun shine down on you and bring great joy to your life now and always. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/2/2011 10:50:00 PM
CUTE ending, dearie!! an old goat. haha
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Date: 5/2/2011 7:01:00 PM
Very Funny..........I've fished with a few "Old Goats" ~ Hope I find the time to enter your contest. God bless you sassy
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