Waiting For Nick

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Deb dieted to a size four
She walked and her bones scratched the floor
     Her knee caps were locking
     But no men came knocking
It’s Christmas, can’t take anymore!

So now Deb sits waiting for Nick
It's cold, he best get here real quick
     Ole Nick has eight pets     
     As good as it gets
 It’s rumored they fly (what a trick!)

Nick warned her he carries such pudge
That Deb fears his sleigh will not budge
     But he vowed they’d ride
     With Rudolph as guide
O’er rooftops through snow, rain and sludge




*November 28, 2018
For Sara’s “Park Bench at Christmas” Contest
Image Number Six

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 12/19/2018 3:37:00 PM
I like the humor in your set of limericks for my contest "The Park Bench At Christmas". I am glad that you chose picture #6. Top of the list is this winner. Thanks for participating in my contest. Sara
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Date: 12/16/2018 12:22:00 PM
Lol.. Congrats on your win Carolyn..
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Date: 12/2/2018 4:58:00 PM
A funny holiday limerick.A die with SANTA!
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Date: 12/1/2018 8:28:00 PM
Good one, Carolyn--so creative! Janice
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Date: 12/1/2018 7:12:00 AM
I absolutely adore your limerick, Carolyn. This is truly a gem of pure joy to read. Wishing you a win in the contest, a winner already to me! Happy Holidays and blessings...Charlie :)
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/2/2018 1:27:00 PM
Thank you, Charles. Happy holidays to you as well!
Date: 12/1/2018 4:53:00 AM
Dear Carolyn thank you for supporting leave a comment Sunday, Hope lots of people join the venture, have a wonderful day
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/1/2018 2:22:00 PM
PD, I will probably post my contest winners tomorrow and that means lots -- LOTS -- of comments to winners. In addition, I'll seek out some poems from poets whose works I haven't read previously. I love your idea!!
Date: 12/1/2018 3:30:00 AM
I love this set of Limericks, Carolyn...you humor and creativity steal the show! Love // paul
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/1/2018 2:20:00 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Paul. Limericks are easy and fun to write.
Date: 11/29/2018 11:38:00 PM
Fantastic and enjoyable limericks, I admire them all. All the best ... CayCay
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Date: 11/29/2018 6:22:00 PM
Carolyn, great write for the contest, well done ~
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Date: 11/29/2018 5:05:00 PM
oh how fun. I was thinking , this is HER contest and then realized you were doing the bench contest! very well done, sweetie.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/30/2018 10:56:00 AM
Loved all the images Sara posted for her contest. Thanks for reading, Andrea!
Date: 11/29/2018 5:05:00 PM
and congrats on your contest doing so well!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/30/2018 10:56:00 AM
They tend to fill fast when you old or new limericks. It seems lots of Soupers have Christmas limericks and they're such fun to read!
Date: 11/29/2018 4:28:00 PM
A really nice entry and I love to form you used. gl in the contest dear Carolyn
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Date: 11/29/2018 9:29:00 AM
Picture is certainly a stark contrast to a bubbly overweight and jolly Santa. A different approach, but really enjoyed it! Perhaps one of us should invite Deb over for Christmas lunch, but unfortunately it seems like too little too late for those rattling bones! Wishing you loads of luck! oxox, Jennifer.
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Date: 11/29/2018 7:45:00 AM
what a fabulous interpretation of the picture Carolyn, a superb limerick!:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/29/2018 5:42:00 AM
Very creative...A fresh point if view...to a story I hold dear to my heart...All the best Carolyn...
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Date: 11/29/2018 3:03:00 AM
Fun piece, Carolyn:)
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Date: 11/28/2018 11:01:00 PM
A fun and fantastic piece, Carolyn, with lovely rhythm, rhymes, wit and heart. A creative and charming limerick. Loved it! Best wishes for a win and warmest wishes for you.. ~Susan
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/29/2018 10:06:00 AM
Thank you, Susan. I'll check out your latest now. Hope you are well and in the holiday spirit.
Date: 11/28/2018 10:45:00 PM
Good fun, Carolyn, and pace and timing are perfect. Nice write.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/29/2018 10:01:00 AM
Thanks for noticing, Lawrence. Lately, I've been paying attention to the prescribed meter for limericks for my own work. I appreciate your kind thoughts.
Date: 11/28/2018 4:00:00 PM
Photo reminds me of young ladies waiting for their lover on Parisian park benches…. Nice that Deb loves fat, old men, but few fat. old men prefer boney women . . . . . so let us hope Prince Charming arrives before Christmas Eve …Bonne chance! Rico
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 11/29/2018 6:50:00 PM
Sound good to me; "I love every bone in your body, especially mine!" Aloha! Rico
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/28/2018 4:25:00 PM
Or "Bone" chance...
Date: 11/28/2018 2:09:00 PM
Love it, Carolyn, and you have a sure top winner for the contest. Many thx for your gracious comments re the Indian write. I have a tad of Miami blood coursing thro my old veins of which I'm very proud - my paternal grandmother was full blooded Indian. Doing OK here and hope all goes well at your house - Bob
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/28/2018 2:14:00 PM
Your Native American poem reflects your admiration for the tribes. I believe you have a big winner!
Date: 11/28/2018 1:24:00 PM
A poem full of fun and joy..delightfully light and creative..superbly executed. Best for a win, Carolyn.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/28/2018 1:35:00 PM
Thanks, Vijay, it was just for fun. I appreciate your kind comments.
Date: 11/28/2018 12:28:00 PM
Lovely verse Carolyn, Nick is certainly a man you can depend on. Good luck in the contest. Tom
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/28/2018 1:36:00 PM
Yep, Nick makes the rounds every year, so maybe Deb will plan to relocate to the North Pole. Thanks for reading, Tom!
Date: 11/28/2018 12:21:00 PM
This was really cute Carolyn and I love the theme of this, so very creative. So, how did Deb make out, was Nick her kind of guy. Hey, he only works one day a year so look at the vacation time to could have. :) I really had fun reading this my friend. Best of luck in the contest.
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Chris Green
Date: 11/28/2018 12:40:00 PM
Well, she looks like she could use a tan. : )
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 11/28/2018 12:24:00 PM
Thanks for reading, Chris. Given Deb's photo up top, she'd look pretty strange dressed as Mrs. Claus.
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