Who Knew-Peru

There once was a flawed broad named Maude
who wished to spend Christmas abroad
she ate Christmas dinner
with penniless sinners
for that was all Maude could afford.

Well ole Maude brought them black tea from China
and chocolate cakes from a diner
they ate guinea pig
and many a fig
while Maude poured them wine from Carolina.

Yes you've guessed it, I see that you knew
in Peru they eat Guinea Pigs in stew 
they wear colorful hats
and watch out for black bats
Maude's dinner will be in Cusco, Peru


Date:12/15/12
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Anish Avatar
January 4, 2013 at 10:57 AM
Enjoyable! Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Maverick Avatar
December 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM
Enjoyed this fun piece Debbie.."
Dietrich Avatar
December 29, 2012 at 6:43 PM
rereading this one and I realized that you must have a different accent back there in the east coast. Rhyming Maude with afford and China with diner. I can actually imagine it by thinking of some famous movies with actors from the east coast!
Guzzi Avatar
December 30, 2012 at 9:34 AM
hey it's a limerick LOL & the rhyme is with the the awwwwww sound..a wee stretch for fun
Andresen Avatar
December 27, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Enjoy, Peru.....lovely Debbie. - I want to thank you for all the nice poem you have shared with me in the year 2012, and that you have taken the time to read my poems. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Komala Avatar
December 26, 2012 at 8:29 AM
Dear Debbie...this is amazing..enjoyed so very much :) <3<3<3
Mandani Avatar
December 25, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Light and funny. I like it. I wish you MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR. I am glad I found this site. I used to post my poems on 8hop.com, which one fine morning just disappeared - I had about 150 poems there. Well, I am glad to have met you all.
A   Avatar
December 24, 2012 at 5:26 AM
Good morning, Debbie,, A nice warm congratulations for the very nice win in Francine's "Christmas Dinner with Humor" Wishing you the best holidays to come. Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Love~LINDA
Haick Avatar
December 23, 2012 at 9:52 PM
Loving this, Deb! : ) I'm sending you best wishes for a joyful Christmas and a Happy New Year! Love, Annalise
Sivey Avatar
December 23, 2012 at 9:31 PM
I just want to wish you a very merry Christmas my friend!
Song Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Hot doggie! This is one sophisticated limerick trio, Debs...The humor is first rate and the details amazing!! Holiday hugs...I think this one would be a first place win in a Christmas limerick contest! I wish I would have sponsored one just for awesome work like this! gwendolen
Lamoureux Avatar
December 22, 2012 at 1:29 PM
This was a lot of fun! Great Job Debbie. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas filled with family and friends.
Dietrich Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 5:15 PM
I enjoyed the way you did these as limericks, Debs. You did a good job with your meter and it is interesting how you described a Xmas other than from the US. Congrats on the winners' list.
Ryerson Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 3:41 PM
Well, I suppose Guinea Pigs have high protein content and are low-fat...why not?...Funny one cher and congratulations! - Tim
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 21, 2012 at 10:50 AM
Congratulations on your HM Debbie xx
Johnson Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 8:00 PM
Theses are great limericks. Should have been higher. maed a great poem. Love, Joyce
Roberts Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 6:51 PM
merry Christmas and Happy holidays Debbie, congrats on your win in the contest
Ober Avatar
December 20, 2012 at 5:23 PM
I love this, Debbie! You had me laughing from the first line. "A flawed broad named Maude" - too hilarious! I also wanted to let you know that I received your book in the mail today, and your poems are fabulous!! (I already knew they would be, based on your work I've seen on here.) The artwork in the book is also amazing. Thank you so much for sending it :)
Macfarlane Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 2:07 PM
LOL....love these amusing limericks. Thanks for all the tips on visiting Peru. Hope your holidays are filled with love and joy! Hugs
Duncan Avatar
December 19, 2012 at 12:30 AM
Too funny,,,, do they really eat guinea pigs? My mom had two or three. They always reminded me of big rats ;} Have a very Blessed Christmas Debbie ;}
Carrillo Avatar
December 18, 2012 at 2:07 PM
There is some information in this poem. I have never been to Peru, but it's nice to know what they do. Thanks for sharing. Lucilla
Kendrick Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 4:31 PM
Cute one..Sara
Helbaoui Avatar
December 17, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Witty, I agree and most catching. Thank you for this excellent writing, loved it, Sami.
Nair Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 5:01 PM
Witty poem, Debbie, enjoyed very much. Thnx for my placement in the Rondelets contest!
Palmer Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM
lol,lovely write Debbie
Williams Avatar
December 16, 2012 at 10:21 AM
soup mail..
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