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Witch Hazel

Witch Hazel There once was a witch named Hazel Mistook poison oak for sweet basil She finally conceded New glasses, she needed, For Halloween spells reappraisal

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Terry Miller

Date: 11/14/2023 5:58:00 AM

Great Lim Sam; congratulations

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/14/2023 10:38:00 AM

Thank you so much, Terry! So glad you enjoyed this tidbit of Halloween silliness! Blessings!

Charles Messina

Date: 11/13/2023 5:56:00 PM

LOL.. Nicely done, Sam. Congrats on your top win! Hugs Charlie

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/14/2023 10:35:00 AM

Hi Charlie! Thank you so much, my friend! Had fun with this one! Thanks for sharing in this Halloween treat! Things are much better for Hazel now that she can see! Blessings!

Jan Allison

Date: 11/13/2023 2:57:00 PM

This is SO well written Sam, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 3:34:00 PM

Thank you so much, Jan! Coming from a master limerick writer, this is indeed a treasured compliment! I don't know why limericks seem to escape me, but this Halloween theme seemed to bring out the "spirit" in me! HaHa! Gratitude, blessings and hugs to you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/13/2023 10:20:00 AM

congrats a deserved win for this excellent lim.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 10:30:00 AM

Hi Andrea! So grateful for your thoughtful note of congratulations! I struggle with limericks so this win was a delightful surprise. Just had to have some Halloween fun at the expense of Hazel who needed glasses! Terrible when you can't read your spell for Halloween! Sending you blessings of joy and gratitude!!

Joseph May

Date: 11/13/2023 3:15:00 AM

Lol, a witch with an itch, Congrats on your win Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 10:16:00 AM

Thank you so much, Joseph! I really had fun with this theme. The limerick was a perfect form to express the playful side of Halloween! So grateful for your placement - a delightful surprise - and for your sponsorship of the contest. You do so much for PS with your contests and your supportive feedback. Sending you my gratitude and blessings!!

Susan Ashley

Date: 11/12/2023 6:07:00 PM

Hahaha! My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, your humorous Halloween pen is adorable! Your fun and vibrant Halloween imagery is delightful and I adore the wordplay of the title too! "Mistook poison oak for sweet basil" oh, I can only imagine the havoc caused by that disenchanting faux pas lol! Your poetic pen is indeed magical, my sweet poetry sis! Congratulations for your bewitching win in Joseph's contest. Warmest wishes sent on limerick giggles.. ~Susan

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 3:44:00 PM

My Dearest Rhyme Time Friend, your lovely words of compliment have me flying high! Thank you so much, dear friend. Was hoping the double meaning in the title would stand out! For some reason limericks are hard for me to write but the Halloween theme seemed to enchant my pen like a sorcerer! Had fun with this one and a companion that I will save for next year! Hazel's doing much better with her new glasses and has stopped flying into telephone poles! So grateful for your delightful laughter, sweet poetry sis! Sending you blessings on the wings of "sweet basil" - good for turkey dressing too!

Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/5/2023 10:23:00 AM

This is great, Sam! I love the rhyme, the rhythm and the humor here ... So well done! And, perfect for Halloween :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 10:13:00 AM

Thank you so much, Kelly! I don't write many limericks but this theme on Halloween just seemed to spark a silly picture of a witch needing glasses! Had fun! Thanks for sharing in my Halloween silliness! Giggles are always best when they are shared with a kindred "spirit!" Sending you blessings and my gratitude!!

Ink Empress

Date: 10/29/2023 10:41:00 PM

This is so cute, how this witch didnt realize she needed new pair of spectacles! Hah! Clever one! You can write limericks too, and leave your readers in awe of how well you weave ideas and thoughts in any form with rhymes etc! I especially love the line “ mistook poison for sweet basil” brilliant! Iv never written a limerick simply because i dont think i can write one haha, i am not so good with this genre, but my sister is really good with them and i think you are good at nailing any theme. BOL

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 3:24:00 PM

Ah, dearest Inky! Thank you for the beautiful blessing of your gracious words and compliments! With your prowess at creating poetic magic I would bet that your limericks would blow us into the heights of poetic hilarity! I hope you will try one! I struggle with limericks but this theme seemed to bring out my latent silliness. I am so glad you enjoyed witch Hazel's blurry dilemma. Sending you blessings, dear heart!

Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 10/29/2023 10:12:00 AM

Awesome Limerick, Dearest Sam! I enjoy this form so much - sweet and cute, and funny! Your "Hazel" Halloween poem inspired me to try one! Love and Hugs ~

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/13/2023 9:59:00 AM

Dearest Mala, so grateful for your delightful message! I don't write many limericks but "witch hazel" just wouldn't go away! Just had to have some fun! I love your limericks! Your Halloween limerick was especially good! So glad we could share some All Hallows spookiness, dear friend! And, the witches scene from Macbeth was indeed scary! Great source of inspiration. Sending much love and many hugs!

Silent One

Date: 10/28/2023 10:10:00 AM

Awesome rhymes in this one... great lim for Halloween, so perfect for the season... You wrote this one very well.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/7/2023 11:37:00 AM

Hi SO! So grateful for you encouraging message and wonderful feedback! Thank you! I don't write many limericks but this theme just demanded a bit of silliness! Hope you are well. Blessings and gratitude!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/27/2023 4:16:00 PM

a funny Limerick, Sam. The title Witch Hazel, was most creative. A wonderful Halloween creation. Nicely done, Sara

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/7/2023 11:30:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara! Had to have fun with a bit of Halloween silliness! Was hoping the double meaning in Hazel's name would be discovered. So glad you enjoyed Hazel's plight! Thank you also for your lovely response to my blog! Sending you blessings of autumn joy!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/27/2023 3:56:00 PM

Very creative Halloween limerick, Sam

Sam Kauffman
Date: 11/1/2023 7:47:00 PM

Thank you so much, Andrea! Haven't done many limericks but Halloween seemed to spark some inspiration! So glad you liked it! Blessings

Lin Lane

Date: 10/27/2023 3:16:00 PM

Lol what a lovely near sighted Witch Hazel. Great limerick and love the play on words, Sam. Check line 1

Sam Kauffman
Date: 10/30/2023 10:46:00 AM

Hi Lin! Thank you so much and thank you for noticing the play on words! Had fun with Hazel. I don't write many limericks but one with a Halloween theme seemed to inspire me. Thank you for noticing my boo boo! Sending you blessings for All Hallows Eve!