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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Cavanaugh Avatar
November 27, 2012 at 10:45 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!
Fraser Avatar
May 14, 2011 at 7:55 AM
Many congratulations Debbie on your win in John's fine Fisherman Limerick contest....:)
Guzzi Avatar
May 11, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Unfortunately the judge didn't care ;)
Henderson Avatar
May 10, 2011 at 5:49 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.
Dietrich Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Debbie, this one ROCKS my BOAT!! You "done great"!!! Congratulation.
Song Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 11:12 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
Phookan Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Enjoyed this wonderful write.Congrats Debbie on your win . Love, gautami
Brown Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Congratulations on your win Debbie in John's Fishing contest. Love, Carol
Susan Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 7:36 AM
ewww...but so funny! Congrats on your win!
Ronthorpe Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 8:40 PM
Good job, congrats. Nice form.
Mehta Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 6:08 PM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of John Freeman
Dufresne Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 7:16 AM
funny one Debbie and so well done. I enjoyed this win of yours . Congrats to you.
Horne Avatar
May 8, 2011 at 5:51 AM
LOL Many congrats on your win, Debbie : )
Mannan Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Yuck stinky man. Hahaha. Many congrats for this win.
Onclaud Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 8:59 PM
heelarious! congrats on the no-stink, fabulous win, debs...:) huggs!
Devonshire Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 3:13 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
Sweetheart Avatar
May 7, 2011 at 3:11 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..
Foulk Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM
liked what you did with this piece of fine work. very creative.
Onclaud Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 10:58 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
Peranteau Avatar
May 4, 2011 at 7:50 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
Mac Donald Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 6:10 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
Brown Avatar
May 3, 2011 at 4:44 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
Dietrich Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 10:50 PM
CUTE ending, dearie!! an old goat. haha
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