WE ARE OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD, THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ



Our heroine Dorothy is caught up in a storm,
She looks around as she lands, unbeknown will transform
Children’s dreams in an adventurous way,
With her new friends, let’s say hurray,
Magic shoes travel The Yellow Brick Road, not the norm.
  

They discovered the Wizard Of Oz was human, a con,
But gave Scarecrow his much wanted brains, wow he won,
The Tin Woodman was given a heart,
Which he wanted from the start,
Cowardly Lion made brave , ruled all beasts under the sun.


Witch East splattered by Dorothy's house landing, she was bad,
Grateful Good Witch North, gives Dorothy magic shoes, Dorothy glad,
Bad Witch West dissolved with water, airfoam,
Good Witch South Glinda, sends Dorothy home,
Click your heels Dot, destination Kansas, a fairy-tale grand.



HEADING – FIRST TWO LINES OF JUDY GARLAND’S SONG

Poetry Competition;  Wizard Of Oz Limerick Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Charles Messina
Date: 2024/11/23

Placed 1st in the contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Messina Avatar
December 14, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Hi Jennifer, I really enjoyed reading your witty and funny limerick. Congratulations on your winning placement! Thanks so much for entering my contest. Merry Christmas to you and your family...Hugs Charlie
Proxenos Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Thank you Charles, i'm so happy you enjoyed my poem and I hope you and your family have a blessed, happy, awesome Christmas. Hugs Jennifer.
Bayles Avatar
December 8, 2024 at 8:01 PM
I love the first stanza, and the characterization of the Wizard of Oz.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 4, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Love your OZ story/write. Great Job... "Good Luck" We both did this one... Have a fun day..........
Kendrick Avatar
December 2, 2024 at 4:36 AM
I enjoyed reading this one for the contest. It reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. It has been a long time since I have seen the movie and now there is the new one out. I really don't remember all that much about the movie though now. LOL..Age takes its toll. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K
Tor Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Wonderful tales of Dorothy and her three compadres Jennifer. Enjoyed reading and best of wishes in the Contest...
Dietrich Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Nicely done, Jennifer. You know the story very well. Are you all set to see the prequel Wicked?
Proxenos Avatar
November 29, 2024 at 12:28 AM
For sure, I'm looking forward to it Andrea. How are you my friend, you are always in my thoughts. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer
Kauffman Avatar
November 26, 2024 at 12:20 PM
A truly magical tale of friendship, selflessness, the wonder childlike belief and the intrinsic desire to be "home!" Loved your re-telling of this classic story in limerick form! Very creative and so well done, my friend! Best wishes for the contest. Sending you a bounty of blessings!
Bell Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Who put up a contest to the iconic, Wizard Of Oz. You just can't be messing with it. In saying that, you've done a good job on it. That girl was always just a bit too innocent for her own good. Offering all sorts of bribes to waylaid men. Probably why they three dopes followed her. Mind you, I would be one of them. lol
Buhagiar Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 8:53 AM
It's a lovely series of limericks and definitely a song to remember. Well done.
Read Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Hi Jennifer you managed to include most of the characters, good luck in the contest. xx
Edmonds  Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:43 PM
Love your Wizard of Oz Limericks Jennifer, all the best… Beryl
Cunningham Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 1:55 PM
Lol, your pen is on fire Jennifer, good luck in the contest. Tom
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 11:58 AM
So fun to watch the movie each year!
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