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Waiting For Nick

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
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Kendrick Avatar
December 19, 2018 at 3:37 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
May Avatar
December 16, 2018 at 12:22 PM
Lol.. Congrats on your win Carolyn..
Sergi Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 4:58 PM
A funny holiday limerick.A die with SANTA!
Canerdy Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 8:28 PM
Good one, Carolyn--so creative! Janice
Messina Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 7:12 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 :)
Devonshire Avatar
December 2, 2018 at 1:27 PM
Thank you, Charles. Happy holidays to you as well!
Rose  Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 4:53 AM
Dear Carolyn thank you for supporting leave a comment Sunday, Hope lots of people join the venture, have a wonderful day
Devonshire Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 2:22 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!!
Callus Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 3:30 AM
I love this set of Limericks, Carolyn...you humor and creativity steal the show! Love // paul
Devonshire Avatar
December 1, 2018 at 2:20 PM
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Paul. Limericks are easy and fun to write.
Godwin Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 11:38 PM
Fantastic and enjoyable limericks, I admire them all. All the best ... CayCay
La France Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Carolyn, great write for the contest, well done ~
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 5:05 PM
and congrats on your contest doing so well!
Devonshire Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 10:56 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!
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 5:05 PM
oh how fun. I was thinking , this is HER contest and then realized you were doing the bench contest! very well done, sweetie.
Devonshire Avatar
November 30, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Loved all the images Sara posted for her contest. Thanks for reading, Andrea!
Rose  Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 4:28 PM
A really nice entry and I love to form you used. gl in the contest dear Carolyn
Proxenos Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 9:29 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.
Allison Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 7:45 AM
what a fabulous interpretation of the picture Carolyn, a superb limerick!:-) hugs Jan xx
Michael Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 5:42 AM
Very creative...A fresh point if view...to a story I hold dear to my heart...All the best Carolyn...
Daniel Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 3:03 AM
Fun piece, Carolyn:)
Ashley Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 11:01 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
Devonshire Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:06 AM
Thank you, Susan. I'll check out your latest now. Hope you are well and in the holiday spirit.
Sharp Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 10:45 PM
Good fun, Carolyn, and pace and timing are perfect. Nice write.
Devonshire Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 10:01 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.
Leffanta Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 4:00 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
Leffanta Avatar
November 29, 2018 at 6:50 PM
Sound good to me; "I love every bone in your body, especially mine!" Aloha! Rico
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 4:25 PM
Or "Bone" chance...
Hinshaw Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 2:09 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
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 2:14 PM
Your Native American poem reflects your admiration for the tribes. I believe you have a big winner!
Pandit Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 1:24 PM
A poem full of fun and joy..delightfully light and creative..superbly executed. Best for a win, Carolyn.
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 1:35 PM
Thanks, Vijay, it was just for fun. I appreciate your kind comments.
Cunningham Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 12:28 PM
Lovely verse Carolyn, Nick is certainly a man you can depend on. Good luck in the contest. Tom
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 1:36 PM
Yep, Nick makes the rounds every year, so maybe Deb will plan to relocate to the North Pole. Thanks for reading, Tom!
Green Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 12:21 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.
Green Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 12:40 PM
Well, she looks like she could use a tan. : )
Devonshire Avatar
November 28, 2018 at 12:24 PM
Thanks for reading, Chris. Given Deb's photo up top, she'd look pretty strange dressed as Mrs. Claus.
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