Turkey Day For a Lame Duck

Now pouts the ex-president Trumpty
his turkey-day gravy’s all lumpy
he’s down on his luck
for he’s a lame duck
his a** voters threw in the dumpty


Susan Ashley
November 26, 2020


~ Second Place ~
Contest: Out On A Lim
Sponsor: Joseph May
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Sambourne Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 7:33 PM
So delightfully funny and clever, Susan. Your gift for writing both short and long poems is truly enviable. Can I borrow your muse for a short while? Best wishes always, Brian
Ashley Avatar
June 5, 2021 at 8:24 AM
Dear Brian, thank you for your wonderful comments, they inspire me greatly. I'm so pleased to know you enjoyed my little limerick, it is my one and only. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated as is the warmth of your kindness. Warmest wishes to you.. ~Susan
Rodgers Avatar
April 9, 2021 at 5:28 PM
Too true, when my daughter was in first year college, there was something called the turkey dump where first year students said adios to their high school boyfriend. Hopefully this applies to Trump.
Ashley Avatar
April 13, 2021 at 5:03 PM
Haha! Those poor boys.. Yes, college can be so liberating! Thank you, D.W., for your wonderful visit. I don't usually get involved with politics here but let's hope that the Trump curse can be broken for good! Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Sankey- Lewis Avatar
March 13, 2021 at 9:23 AM
Well, Susan, You have me laughing out loud at the top of the morning, and I love it right along with your, "Turkey Day For a Lame Duck". Brilliant brevity. I read your comment to Greg Gaul's, "Mama Say", and felt added joy to my morning by his poem and marks of your pen to him. And if I could be blessed to use my pen for the good of Us; humanity, God Almighty be praised. Peace!
Ashley Avatar
March 14, 2021 at 7:51 AM
Dear Iris, I am so happy to know that you enjoyed my limerick. I had to poke fun at the big turkey knowing that his goose was cooked.. hehe! Thank you for your awesome comments, they made my day! I'm especially thrilled for the added joy you felt over Greg Gaul's poem "Mama Say". Thank you for sharing your precious thoughts about his poignant and impactful poem with me. If only all of humanity could use their gifts to benefit all of humanity, then we could fulfill our collective souls' destiny.. to reach the highest level of divinity. I will catch up on your poetic creations soon which I'm sure are blessed with talent, grace and yes humanity. Warmest wishes always, my friend.. ~Susan
Krutsinger Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 9:10 PM
This was a first place win in any limerick contest Susan.
Ashley Avatar
March 3, 2021 at 11:36 AM
Dear Caren, thank you for your wonderful comment. I'm so glad you enjoyed my limerick - that it's a first place in your book is all the first place I need, my friend! :) Please accept my apologies for my late reply. Life's obligations have kept me away from my favorite poets poets and friends like you. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kiser Avatar
January 19, 2021 at 1:44 AM
Yeah, I don't think that he considers the aftermath of his actions well. Great one!
Ashley Avatar
January 21, 2021 at 5:52 PM
Indeed, my friend. Thank you for your wonderful visit, M. L., and for sharing your precious thoughts with me. Your inspiring presence is uplifting. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Koplin Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 8:43 AM
Well done Susan! Lame and lumpy Trumpy, he's almost gone. Great Limerick!
Ashley Avatar
December 18, 2020 at 9:23 AM
Thank God!! Lame and lumpy can't get out soon enough! Even Mar-a-Lago neighbors don't want him! Thank you for your wonderful comments, Mark. Your visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Callus Avatar
December 14, 2020 at 1:13 PM
It's nice to see you taking a shot at a Limerick, Susan. I believe this is the first one of yours, and you have done very well...even more considering that you brought a smile to your readers:) ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul
Ashley Avatar
December 15, 2020 at 5:35 PM
Thank you, my perceptive friend. Indeed, this was my first attempt at a limerick. I was inspired on Thanksgiving day and was lucky to get my poem in as the last entry in the contest. I was happy for it to place on the win list and happy to bring smiles to faces, especially yours, dear Paul. Your wonderful comments warm my heart like a nice hot cup of cocoa on a cold evening. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
Lamoureux Avatar
December 12, 2020 at 2:30 PM
Thank God! Still so many seem to deny reality.
Ashley Avatar
December 13, 2020 at 1:06 PM
Indeed they do, Richard. Underhanded political fantasy has become the new damaging reality, unfortunately. It’s such a sad state of affairs these days.. Thank you for your wonderful visit, my friend, your insightful comments are truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
George   Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 8:44 PM
This should have gotten first place. LOL!! Thanks for making my day, Susan. ~ Elaine
Ashley Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 2:21 PM
I relish your response to my limerick, Elaine. I'm so happy you got a kick out of it.. lol! Thank you for sharing your wonderful comments with me. Considering that this was my first limerick, I was just grateful that it made the cut! ;) Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
Allison Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 4:16 AM
thanks for the smile Susan:-) hugs jan xx
Ashley Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 6:21 PM
Thank you, Jan. I'm so glad my first limerick brought your a smile. I truly appreciate your lovely comment. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Dutta Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 7:53 PM
Congrats Susan to win on your wonderful Limerick. Love.
Ashley Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 7:59 PM
Thank you, Anisha, for your wonderful visit and for your heartwarming congrats. Both are truly appreciated! Warmest wishes, dear friend.. ~Susan
Zahid Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 3:20 AM
OmG, this made me laugh. Congratulations on your win :)
Ashley Avatar
December 3, 2020 at 7:57 PM
It is so wonderful to know that you got a good laugh from this limerick, Paghunda. Thank you, I am so happy to receive your heartwarming comments and your kind congrats. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Cunningham Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 1:59 AM
Congratulations Susan, you are now an official limerickeer, welcome to the club. Hope your week goes well. Tom
Ashley Avatar
November 30, 2020 at 8:06 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome, Tom. It is truly an honor.. to be recognized as an official limerickeer (from one of the best limerickeers here!) and to receive your return visit and heartwarming congrats. I hope your week goes well to, my dear friend.. ~Susan
Faulkner Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 7:27 PM
Yep, his goose is cooked ;) excellent, Susan (especially that last line!)
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 7:54 PM
Ah, I knew you'd appreciate that last line, Michelle! :)) Thank you for your awesome comments. Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 6:06 PM
funny one. Love the title.
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 6:41 PM
I'm so glad you got a giggle out my limerick, Andrea. Thank you for both your uplifting comments and visit. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan
May Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 12:34 PM
A very lame duck, Congrats on your win Susan
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:26 PM
Thank you, Joseph, for your heartwarming congrats and for the honor of my poem's placement in your contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Proxenos Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 11:56 AM
A fun limerick, well penned my dear friend and congrats on your lovely win.. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:37 PM
My dear friend, it is always so wonderful when your lovely presence appears on my poem's page! Thank you, Jen, for your heartwarming comments and kind congrats. The golden glow of your friendship is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
Y. Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 10:55 AM
Lol!Susan, Congratulations on your winning write. Have a wonderful day my friend:-) Alexis
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:34 PM
Thank you, Alexis, for your wonderful visit and for your heartwarming congrats. Both are truly appreciated! Warmest wishes, my dear friend.. ~Susan
Downing  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 10:05 AM
Lol... good one!
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:32 PM
Ah, my sizzle sister, I'm so glad my poem gave you a laugh.. My poem is all the better when your lovely light shines upon it, dear Kina. I hope all is well you, my awesome poetess! Smiles follow wherever you go! :)) Warmest wishes and hugs.. ~Susan
Ranaweera  Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 9:33 AM
Congratulations, Susan, on your great placement for this smiling limerick!!
Ashley Avatar
November 29, 2020 at 5:27 PM
Thank you, Newton for your wonderful comments and heartwarming congrats. Your presence here is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Kendrick Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 5:31 AM
Well, I am not so sure if he was dumped or not. I had to do a mail-in ballot so I don't know if it got counted or not. I am only one of many that had to vote that way. If I went to the polls and voted, I still am not sure it it would have been cast like I wanted it. Maybe next Presidential election it will be better. Maybe any kinks or problems will be fixed and maybe there won't be a virus going around. Enjoyed reading your well thought out work. Thanks for dropping by my page. Sara
Ashley Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Sara, your thoughtful comments are truly appreciated. This year, life as well as the election, was and continues to be complicated by a variety of factors, that's for sure. Thank you for your time spent with my poem, dear poetess. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Mcintosh Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 4:10 AM
cute one :) God bless you
Ashley Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:19 AM
Thank you, Regina. Your gracious visit is truly appreciated. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Laurie Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 9:30 PM
Hello Susan … he’s a hard man to get rid of but common sense will prevail. Nice limerick Susan - Lindsay
Ashley Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:22 AM
Hello Lindsay, it's so nice to see you! Thank you for your thoughtful comments and for your gracious visit. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Robinson Jr. Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 6:00 PM
This chuckler was so funny bone good, Susan. It hit the sweet Truth spot just right. Love and best wishes for the holidays.
Ashley Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Freddie, it's so wonderful to see you! I'm so happy you enjoyed my limerick.. Your comments are so uplifting, as is your visit. You are heartwarming, my friend. Love and hugs and warmest wishes for the holiday season.. ~Susan
Wolf Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 9:34 AM
YOU wrote this? Unbelievable. I'm going to stop believing in the tooth fairy. ~ The Lamest Duck of Them All, gw
Ashley Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:56 PM
Lol! But of course! Mr. Bean lives on! :)
Wolf Avatar
November 28, 2020 at 8:00 PM
OK, boss. (But I still believe in Mr. Bean, OK?!). ~ Hanging on by my Fingernails
Ashley Avatar
November 27, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Yup! I know it’s hard to believe but ‘tis true! And now you can stop believing in Santa and the Easter Bunny too ;) Thank you, Gershon, for all your wonderfulness!! Warmest wishes always, my dear friend.. ~Susan
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