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Ufo Limerick(Unidentified Faulty Organization)

Echoes heard from Mars to Pluto Sound the alarm on alien radio Jupiter cried, cause Saturn's ring was lost "Repeat" no matter the cost! Heathcare for all, pay it again, Sammy-o For Carolyn Devonshire's Limerick contest Thanks Carolyn!! It was fun! There is an old Humphrey Bogart film with the quote"play it again Sam" That is what gave me the idea for the play on words. did not mean to offend anyone. I was just trying to make a rhyme with pluto. If you noticed this limerick makes no sense, like what's going on in Washington DC with the healthcare form and reform! (**)

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/6/2010 9:20:00 AM

Really enjoyed. Nice one.

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 4/5/2010 6:05:00 AM

Congrats on the win. A fine celestial rendevous

Bathsheba Bathsheba

Date: 3/29/2010 4:58:00 AM

Doris - I will not pretend to understand American politics - Its bad enough understanding it in the Uk - But I do take take umbrance at the use of the word "Sambo" - I find this a derogatory term and totally unnecesary in this day and age - I know that you have changed it to "Sammy-o" and for that I applaud you - But whether anyone wants to admit it or not when the word "Sambo" is used it is used as a racial slur against black people - And that is one thing that I will not tolerate - Ever -:)

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/25/2010 7:10:00 PM

Doris, you're alright in my book! have always enjoyed hearin' from you and your Mom! don't let this get you low! you're the best!!!! love, jimbo

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 3/25/2010 5:42:00 PM

I was not name calling--It is just humor and trying to make a rhyme. If you don't get it don't read it.

James Fraser

Date: 3/25/2010 5:05:00 PM

Doris, do not let this episode deter you from remaining on the Soup. We have never met, i know your mom, and i know you from the poetry i write of which you know i do, but you decline from reading. This highlights the real you, and racism will never be a part of you, not one word - not ever. So please keep writing > kindest regards >> James

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/25/2010 4:00:00 PM

Doris, thanks for changing the last word to sammy-o. Although I do not agree with the content of this poem, I can appreciate parodies and political humor that do not involve name calling. Let me just leave it at that. I have always known you to be a decent woman, so I hope we can all deal with each other's many differing views on the soup with decorum! LUv, Andrea

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/25/2010 8:27:00 AM

Doris, Frank Herrera feels the reference to Sambo was a poke at Obama. Is that what you intended? I didn't see that in this poem at all. Check out Frank's blog and let me know. My mind just doesn't work that way. Love, Carolyn

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/25/2010 7:02:00 AM

Congratulations on the win in the contest...I really like the Limerick..I have never seen the movie so I do not know about the line...I know that you did not mean anything derogatory in this because I know you...Great idea and write..Mom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/24/2010 3:35:00 PM

Doris, congratulations, but I didn't really like the reference to Sambo. LUv,andrea

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 3/23/2010 4:30:00 AM

Doris, Congratulations on your win in New Contest: Out of this World Limericks! Sponsored by: Carolyn Devonshire, with this funny limerick. (Now it's ringing on earth!) I’m doubling over with laughter! I must say, it is a fun way to start the day. Laughingly, Dane Ann

Mitch White

Date: 3/22/2010 7:41:00 AM

Pay Pay Pay Sambo lol Congrats to you

John Freeman

Date: 3/21/2010 11:19:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Doris. Agape, Moses

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 3/20/2010 10:03:00 AM

whew ! glad for the explanation cause I thought you were another who was fallin for that stuff that is so nonsensible. Whew! NOW congratulationsw Doris!!! :)

Tim Ryerson

Date: 3/20/2010 8:11:00 AM

"Pay it again, Sambo'!... LOVE it, Doris and congrats on the win! - Tim

Noel Villarosa

Date: 3/20/2010 1:23:00 AM

Congratulations! Doris, on winning this contest. (^_^) Noel.

Jessica Arteaga

Date: 3/19/2010 11:19:00 PM

um...congrats lol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 3/19/2010 7:06:00 PM

A big congrats Doris on your winning poem and placement in the Limerick contest.. enjoy your special win.. luv.. Linda-Marie..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/19/2010 6:14:00 PM

Interesting political write...Keep the creative pen flowing. Mom

Joyce Johnson

Date: 3/19/2010 4:53:00 PM

Your had fun with this one. congratulations on your win. Joyce

James Marshall Goff

Date: 3/19/2010 3:01:00 PM

congrats on your win in Carolyn's contest! Doris! jimbo

Charles Henderson

Date: 3/19/2010 1:23:00 PM

Very good winning poem Doris, keep the ink flowing. Charles Henderson

James Fraser

Date: 3/19/2010 12:10:00 PM

Congratulations Doris on your fine win in Carolyn's wonderful contest >> James

Faleshia Murphy

Date: 3/19/2010 11:11:00 AM

CONGRATS ON YOUR WIN IN THIS CONTEST NICE WRITE FALESHIA

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/19/2010 10:19:00 AM

I LOVE the political humor in this poem, Doris! The health care legislation is unconstitutional and many states are going to challenge it in the courts if it wins final passage. Congrats on your success in my contest. Love, Carolyn