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Wizard of Oz

The scarecrows head is full of straw So his thinking is really poor With an empty head He has to be led Maybe a brain would even the score. Now the Tin man was really smart Even though he was falling apart He was off to Oz Just because What he needed was a heart. Then the Lion put on a great act Jumping from a bush to attack Pretending he was brave But there was no way For he was just a pussycat. Now it was off to the land of Oz Hoping to meet the wonderland boss When asked where you going They said without knowing To see a wizard that never was. So off down the yellow brick road Happily skipping they would go Having travelled so far Wishing upon a star Led by Dorothy and little Toto. Even though their friendship had grown Still dear Dorothy felt so alone With a tear in her eye She bid them goodbye For there was no place like home.

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Date: 12/14/2024 11:55:00 AM
Hey John, I love your limerick my friend. Witty and fun to read, Congratulations on your winning placement in my contest. Happy Holidays to you and your family! Charlie
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John Read
Date: 12/14/2024 12:12:00 PM
Thank you Charles, wishing you and your loved ones a happy Christmas God bless.
Date: 12/13/2024 5:16:00 PM
Back with Congratulations brother John, on your winning placement in the contest… Sis Beryl
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John Read
Date: 12/14/2024 8:16:00 AM
Hi sister Beryl, I thought it would do better than it did, I think I'll give the contests a miss for awhile. Hope Alan is feeling better. xx
Date: 11/21/2024 10:33:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your "Wizard of Oz" Limerick writes. You are so right, the big lion was just a little pussycat. "Good luck"  Thanks for reading my OZ write.  Have a fun day writing away..............
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John Read
Date: 11/21/2024 10:55:00 AM
Thank you Paula, wish you well in the contest. Xx
Date: 11/20/2024 6:36:00 PM
Brilliant brother John, great limericks relating to the stars of the story in The Wizard of Oz… All the best for the contest… Sis Beryl
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John Read
Date: 11/21/2024 8:14:00 AM
Hi sister Beryl, the film is still played on TV every Christmas, which I still watch, hope Alan is getting better. Xx
Date: 11/20/2024 2:11:00 PM
Loved that the lion was just a pussycat and the emphasis of a team led by little Dorothy and Toto!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/21/2024 12:14:00 PM
LOL…put em up…That movie was so good!
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John Read
Date: 11/21/2024 8:13:00 AM
Thank you Kim, the Lion was my favourite, put em up, put em up, lol.
Date: 11/20/2024 10:28:00 AM
Delightfully brilliant David! I think you will do well in the contest! Good luck.
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 11:02:00 AM
Thank you Karen, but my name is John lol.xx
Date: 11/19/2024 11:50:00 PM
I think you got them all John, great entry for the contest, good luck. Tom
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:57:00 AM
Thank you Tom it certainly keeps the old brain marbles working.
Date: 11/19/2024 8:22:00 PM
Auntie Em is right proud of you there, John. Excellent penning, methinks! ~ Toto too!
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:56:00 AM
Lol! thank God someone is Gershon.
Date: 11/19/2024 4:04:00 PM
Wow you nearly told the entire story minus the wicked witch and her menacing monkeys!
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:54:00 AM
Hi Andrea, I was thinking about adding the wicked which, but I gave up in the end. Xx
Date: 11/19/2024 2:25:00 PM
Ahh!!! What a nicely written one with great rhythm, rhyme, and flow. Way to go. I have read at least one more of these so there must be a contest going on. If so, yours reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Sara K
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John Read
Date: 11/20/2024 7:51:00 AM
Hi Sara, there is a contest going on, why don't you join in. Xx
Date: 11/19/2024 10:45:00 AM
- With his head full of straw no wonder his thinking is really bad :) ... love this beginning ... and you know this story well - An impressive limerick poem (I'm terrible at limerick) - Best wishes in the contest, John :) - hugs
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John Read
Date: 11/19/2024 11:06:00 AM
Thank you Anne for your encouraging comment God bless.
Date: 11/19/2024 10:15:00 AM
John love your clever version much better. The pussy cat reference to the lion was great but the grand finale "to see the Wizard that never was." is the icing on the cake. How clever is that? Enjoyed your version and I am favoring it. Thanks for sharing and a wonderful entry to judge...
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John Read
Date: 11/19/2024 11:08:00 AM
Hi Michael, thank you for your visit and comment, I've added another stanza since, hopefully it doesn't spoil the ending. God bless you.

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