Prizes for First through Third

This contest is open to everyone, including those who won prizes in my previous contests.  The first-place winner will receive a wooden treasure chest with a piece of genuine gemstone jewelry inside.  Jewelry will be awarded to second and third-place winners.

I’m looking for limericks about the ocean, its creatures and its myths.  Entries may be new or old, as long as they meet the following criteria:

• Entries cannot exceed two verses.

• To place high in the contest, adhere to Soup’s definition of Limericks.

• Limericks may be about any sea-related topic, legendary or based on fact.

• Below your poem, include your ring size (if known) and your favorite color.

Prizes for men are available but if you would prefer to win a prize for a lady in your life, you may tell us her favorite color and/or ring size if you know them.  If not, just put “Gift for a Lady” below your poem.

This contest is dedicated to the memory of late Souper Tim Ryerson.  In March 2010, I held a Limerick contest for “Sea Tales.” Tim was one of the top winners and he gave us the following yarn, inspired (of course) by the movie “Jaws”:

Brody and Quint

This old sea rig is swamped and don’t float

I TOLD you we’d need a bigger boat!

Now you are HIS prize

Sure ain’t no surprise

That you’re fish food, you hard-headed goat!

Entries will be judged for humor and creativity.  Don’t choose “Sea Tales” as your title – make your title original and catchy.  

FYI - Definition of a limerick:  Limericks have verses of five lines.  Lines 1, 2 and 5 must rhyme with each other have the same number of syllables (between 7 and 10).  Lines 3 and 4 must rhyme with each other and have the same number of syllables (between 5 and 7).  Meeting the Soup’s meter description will be a plus, but meter is not required.