Trample

A woman whose charms were so ample
Would invite every stranger to sample;
	But her plants wouldn’t grow
	‘Cause though she loved to hoe,
In their rush, every man gave them trample.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Johnson Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 11:07 AM
Such a clever analagy. Brilliant!
Brown Avatar
February 20, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Congratulations on the super win in ~Paula's~ "Trample" contest Ilene. Love, Carol
Bunton Avatar
February 18, 2012 at 4:28 PM
Congratulations!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 18, 2012 at 4:19 AM
Knew it was a winner congrats xx
Ronthorpe Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Ilene, I love to read poetry that includes double entendre's. This is wonderful work and well deserving of being showcased in the winners list. Congrats on a nice win a fine work...........S.Ronthorpe
Dietrich Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 9:06 AM
hahaha. I am thinking of two meanings of the word hoe. were you going for that effect? Congrats on your win with this funny limerick.
Gorelick Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Smiling! congrats on your funny win. BG
Scholtz Avatar
February 17, 2012 at 7:02 AM
Congratulations on your win with this wonderful write Ilene, love Elizabeth
Sweetheart Avatar
February 16, 2012 at 9:24 PM
congrats Ilene on a magnificent win for excellent words on trample luv.. enjoy..
Pettit Avatar
February 16, 2012 at 9:03 PM
Congratulations on your win Ilene. There are plenty of living examples every night on Pacific Avenue in Atlantic City.
Johnson Avatar
February 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM
Great limerick. Congratulations on your win. Love, joyce
Novotny Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 12:36 PM
A great {(giggle}}! I like this form.
Merryman Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Good one, Ilene. I can just imagine the scene...Best wishes in the contest. Love, kIM
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
February 9, 2012 at 8:13 AM
Still laughing love it.xx Thanks for your comment xx
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