The View In France

On his business trip, Pete saw burlesque
and daily phoned home from his work desk.
When asked once or twice
if the view there was nice,
he said, “Dear, France is most picturesque!”


For "Burlesque Boutique" 
Sponsored by Miranda Lambert
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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George   Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 10:21 AM
lol! Great!!!!! Andrea. Many congrats on your win. Lainie
Onclaud Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 3:34 PM
wheyyy, loved this the first time i read it!! big cheers for the fine win, andie heartie! :) huggs!
Kendrick Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 2:46 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Crisci Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 10:57 AM
I like to congratulate you Andrea for the second place in Miranda's contest, " Burlesque Boutique " It was a delight to read your humorous poem. I Wishi you success in your writing endeavors. Peace and Love, Andrew.
Brown Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 5:30 AM
Congratulations for your win Andrea in the contest "Burlesque Boutique" sponsored by Miranda Lambert. Love, Carol
Phookan Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 3:33 AM
Many Congratulations Andrea on your 2nd place win in this Burlesque Boutique contest.Nice write..Love, gautami
K. Avatar
April 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
haha what a witty answer : way to go for you on this awesome win, Andrea :) Super congrats & aack I better leave here-- will reply to mail in a bit ok?? my connection's horrible! I hope your should isn't too painful though? hugs to you :) I am whackked.
Guzzi Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 5:02 PM
Now that's a tactfull write! LOL congrad's Andie my gal! Light & Love
Freeman Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Congrats. on second place Andrea. Agape, Moses
Fahey Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Short n sweet!! Congrats on your win! Ellen <3
Richards Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 12:30 PM
Clever and humorous! Well done, Andrea!! Congratulations on your win!!
Fraser Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM
Many congratulations Andrea on your win in Randa's fine contest. I loved it the first time I read it * Oh la la ' Utah Babe ' ....:) smiles
Sweetheart Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Congrats Andrea on your big win in the Burlesque contest .. with this fantastic write my friend.. enjoy another chart topping win with luv..
Mehta Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest , Andrea
Horne Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 8:28 AM
I've always loved this one - many congrats : )
Butterfly Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 8:16 AM
I got a good belly laugh when i read this Andrea..Most Congrats....Randa
Susan Avatar
April 12, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Very clever! You are kicking butt! Congrats on your win!
Shetley Avatar
April 2, 2011 at 12:27 AM
limerick perfection my dear!
Horne Avatar
March 29, 2011 at 11:50 AM
LOL - excellent : ) Jack I love limericks
Fillmore Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 7:11 PM
This is funny, Andrea:) should do well in this contest! Thanks for your comment on Peach Chant...this is so appreciated!!!! You will see more poems, guaranteed:)
Fraser Avatar
March 27, 2011 at 6:25 AM
Looks like the images surely made him deaf. Away in a world of his own, love it. Good luck in Miranda's contest....:)
Dufresne Avatar
March 21, 2011 at 5:20 PM
A cute Limerick going here Andrea. I always have liked Limericks. good luck in your contest
Knop Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 8:19 AM
Very cute, Andrea! Enjoyed your Limerick today a nice cold but sunny Sunday afternoon!...Thank you for your kind comments!....Have a great week!...Gert:)
Babcock Avatar
March 18, 2011 at 9:18 AM
This is a cute write Andrea. soup mail phyl
Aul Avatar
March 18, 2011 at 8:50 AM
Good luck with your cute entry.....thanks for all the great comments........George
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