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Waterloo

There lies a field, where mice run and race. I bought some traps, you know, just in case. No risk of finger snaps fool-proof, with gluey flaps... Mouse does not die; but he's kept in place. Eyes beg for mercy, what do I do? rain bucket handy offers a clue. Mouse caught in sticky trap; submersion, it’s a wrap. Blitzkrieg, one gasp; it's his Waterloo. April 21, 2020 contest: Janice Canerdy's Limerick contest.

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Mohan Chutani

Date: 5/8/2020 7:18:00 PM

Rats and rat races can be irritating sometimes. Congrats.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 5/9/2020 2:31:00 PM

I thank you, Mohan, it's not always a rat race, but the last two months have been a challenge trying to disable that Covid-19 bug Appreciate your comment.

John Watt

Date: 5/8/2020 4:55:00 PM

Reason, you made me smile with your limerick winner, just hope the PETA folks don't come after you! Well done, and congratulations ~ John

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 5/9/2020 2:32:00 PM

Thank you, John. That happened with a neighbor of mine trying to shoot the squirrels in his yard. Wasn't me that complained.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/8/2020 2:47:00 PM

a timely poem for me as we have had an influx of mice in our garage... little nipper the mouse trap has been busy!! the neighbours both sides have seen rats so we have been lucky!, congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 5/9/2020 2:35:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. I got to the point that I didn't mind drowning the poor fellows. My dad tried to remove one from the glue one time - I'll spare you the details. Haven't had but one mouse at our new house. Happy Mother's Day.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/8/2020 1:10:00 PM

Thank you for entering your great poem my contest, and CONGRATULATIONS on your win, Reason! Janice

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 5/9/2020 2:38:00 PM

I appreciate your generous placement, Janice. It came out well after a few edits. Thank you and Happy Mother's Day tomorrow. Just enjoyed your Mother's Day Haiku. you really listened face to face or during calls wish Heaven had phones