Sandra Haight Poet Rhyme

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Written, March 5, 2018
Entered In The Premiere Contest, “Guess Who”
February 29, 2024
Sponsor, Margarita Lillico 

Sponsor's Rules: "1 original poem in the form of a riddle. Choose a famous public figure or a celebrity, well-known enough to guess from the clues in a poem. No actual name, revealed, leave it to me."

The Turnabout

Divorced, and so wanting his kids-
since custody ruling forbids
togetherness much,
an idea he'd clutch-
get rescued from fatherhood skids.

A Nanny, mom wanted for them;
he thought of a plan, such a gem!
He would play the role
of Nanny control
'her' actions they could not condemn!

He then put his feet to the fire-
convinced, his ex-wife, to him hire!
They had not a clue
this Nanny- so true,
was everything they would admire.

He dressed up so fine for the part
and shared the deep love in his heart.
The ex-wife found out
did a turnabout!
Half custody, granted, would start!

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Linda Alice Fowler April 4, 2024 at 1:19 PM So fun with this doubtfire write Sandra. Fun movie and dad portrayed so well with your words. Congratulations! :)

Edward Ibeh March 23, 2024 at 4:49 PM Awesome poem, Sandra. Congratulations on your win. Loved that movie!

Robert Sidwell March 23, 2024 at 10:50 AM Two thumbs up for this clever and well executed poem!

Margarita Lillico March 23, 2024 at 7:49 AM Clever and witty like your subject matter! Congratulations! He would love that too! Goodbye for now!

Kim Merryman July 8, 2021 at 8:19 PM Sandra, you did great summarizing the movie in limerick form! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M

Brian Strand July 6, 2021 at 3:09 AM a first prize winner+ Sandra Sandra Haight July 6, 2021 at 11:43 AM Thanks, Brian! Glad you like it- it was fun putting it together! Sandra

Eve Roper May 22, 2018 at 11:19 AM Congratulation on this wonderful cute write , he was a great man... Hugs Eve Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:06 PM Thank you very much, Eve. Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 21, 2018 at 5:55 AM You certainly carried the spirit of the movie with this, a little emotional trip like the movie itself, well done! Congratulations on your top win Sandra :) xomo! Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:06 PM Thank you very much, Maureen! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier May 20, 2018 at 9:01 PM Back with well deserved congrats on your top win, Sandra. Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:05 PM Thank you very much, Line. Hugs, Sandra

Tom Cunningham May 20, 2018 at 4:17 PM Lots of Mrs Doubtfires, she's very popular. Congratulations Sandra. Tom. Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:05 PM Thank you so much, Tom. Sandra

Jan Allison May 20, 2018 at 2:17 PM I think Mrs Doubtfire has been the most popular choice for the contest, I also chose it. what a fab string of limericks Sandra. Many congrats on your win :-) hugs Jan xx Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:05 PM Yes, Jan, such a popular movie. Thanks so much for your uplifting comments. Hugs, Sandra

Alexis Y. May 20, 2018 at 2:11 PM Hi Sandra, I've already seen 3 poems about this hilarious film. I adored Robin Williams. He left us way too soon. Congratulations on your 1st place win in my contest - Alexis Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:04 PM Thank you very much, Alexis. Hugs, Sandra

Susan Gentry May 20, 2018 at 2:03 PM Congratulations on your #1 win with this fun comedy movie limerick! Well done. Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:04 PM Thank you so much, Susan. Hugs, Sandra

FJ Thomas March 12, 2018 at 7:21 PM Lol my daughters all loved Ms. Doubtfire Sandra. Like how you've done this! Sandra Haight May 22, 2018 at 5:03 PM Thank you very much, FJ! Hugs, Sandra

Ralph Sergi March 11, 2018 at 12:57 PM Hi Sandra: thanks for retelling a very funny movie and you did it so well and also brought back the memory of Robin Williams. Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 1:43 PM So pleased that you enjoyed my poem, Ralph. Yes, Robin Williams...what a fine job he did in that movie! I appreciate your visit and supportive comment. Sandra :)

Andrea Dietrich March 7, 2018 at 3:29 PM oh, thanks for reminding me of the plot of that movie. I had forgotten some of it. You did an outstanding job retelling it in rhyme! Sandra Haight March 12, 2018 at 1:41 PM Thank you for your visit and supportive comment! Hugs, Sandra

Viv Wigley March 5, 2018 at 9:22 PM A fine synopsis, and a good choice of form, Sandra. Good luck ! Viv x Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 7:19 PM Thanks, Viv! I had a good time writing it! Glad you enjoyed it! Sandra :)

Line Gauthier March 5, 2018 at 8:09 PM Sandra, you wrote an awesome poem about an amazing and lovable movie. Superbly done. Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 7:19 PM Thank you, Line. I loved that movie too. It was a fun write for me, and thank you for your nice comment. Hugs, Sandra