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With a Bit of a Bite

I'm not very good with a platitude
From my Dad I have got this attitude
Make it short, not too sweet
With the right kind of beat
And you'll have my endless gratitude!

Copyright © Elizabeth Mccann | Year Posted 2023

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Linda Alice Fowler Date: 1/25/2024 4:59:00 PM Perfect. I always hated to answer the phone to someone asking, "What are you doing?" Number one, it's not your business, and number two, you must have nothing to say so why chat? LOL :) Login to Reply

Shirley Hawkins Date: 4/22/2023 7:20:00 PM With a bit of a bite It's sure to be right. My Dad used to say little girls should be seen and not heard. Great Limerick, Elizabeth. Take care, Shirley Login to Reply

Sara Kendrick Date: 4/11/2023 3:25:00 AM Ahh!! I enjoyed reading this one today. Short and to the point is always good. Thanks for sharing. Sara Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/11/2023 4:26:00 PM Yes, I love the ones I can tuck under my arm and keep with me all day. Elizabeth

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 4/6/2023 6:26:00 PM sometimes less is more when it comes to making it clear and precise, I enjoyed your poem, blessings of the heart dear poet Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/11/2023 4:29:00 PM I don't know where my answer went; I don't see it. So, belatedly, thank you for your reply. Exactly, find the right word or phrase and the rest are not required! Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/1/2023 8:41:00 PM No frills, no fawning, no falsehoods! Short and succinct always beats long and suspect! :) gw Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/2/2023 12:20:00 AM You got it: my three favorite hates! Those and a poem that has been ruined to fit into a contest! Elizabeth

Jim Slaughter Date: 4/1/2023 10:15:00 AM Fathers do know best...sometimes. Glad you got something "usable" from yours. A great limerick, E. Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/1/2023 5:31:00 PM Nice to hear from you, Jim. Yeah, you had to beware, a tiny glint in his eye, and somebody's about to be the object of his wit! Elizabeth

R J. Elless Date: 4/1/2023 6:16:00 AM Elizabeth, Short and sweet is much better than nothing at all. Well said. HA! Have a Great Day. Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/1/2023 5:41:00 PM Ay my age, short is just possible; sweet, occasionally; long, impossible...zzzz! Elizabeth

Daniel Turner Date: 3/31/2023 8:14:00 PM I agree, Elizabeth. have a great weekend. Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/1/2023 5:38:00 PM Thank you, Daniel. You. too! Elizabeth

Speaks Volumes Date: 3/31/2023 6:09:00 PM Your dad was a man after my own heart Elizabeth. If its good, it doesn't need streamers and tinsel. On Soup, I am guilty of rambling and making it too long but in practice my ideal is short concise, say what you mean and mean what you say. I love your poem. Login to Reply Elizabeth Mccann Date: 4/1/2023 5:36:00 PM Wendy. As always so kind of you. Don't worry; you are just coming into your true skin after a lot of trouble. Your confidence will grow! And you won't be afraid of chopping and editing and saying what you really mean!! I'll be looking. Elizabeth