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Journey of the Escargot-Funny Limerick Poetry Contest

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Meet the Terrestrial Snail Cute Creatures, Beautiful Creatures ...

(Henry, the journeying escargot, Image courtesy of upsplash.com)

Written for "A New Funny or Bawdy Limerick Set Poetry Contest"

Tania Kitchen, sponsor 5/5/2024

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Henry carried his house on his back, He could get up and leave, no need to pack. Although travel was slow For this escargot He traveled alone, made his own track. Although it took him many years Henry finally made it to Algiers. The city was so grand After trekking through sand, Leaving a trail of slime, sweat, and tears.

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Jay Narain

Date: 5/6/2024 11:03:00 AM

Two nice limericks. GL in contest.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 4:58:00 PM

thanks, Jay, for stopping by and for your comments. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Silent One

Date: 5/6/2024 7:27:00 AM

Two great limericks.. best of luck in the contest..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 4:58:00 PM

thank you, Silent One!

Jan Allison

Date: 5/6/2024 4:15:00 AM

the witty title in itself deserves an award! Fab limericks, great fun sara:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 4:58:00 PM

thank you, Jan! I'm not comfortable writing Limericks so I'm grateful you found my charming and witty. Wishing you a splendid evening, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/6/2024 12:02:00 AM

Lol good one Sara, best of luck in the contest. Hope you had a lovely weekend. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 3:54:00 AM

thank you for your visit, Tom, and for your kind words. Hope you had a pleasant weekend as well. Enjoy your week, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 5/5/2024 11:53:00 PM

I giggled at your creative limerick! Good luck in the contest Sara!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 3:54:00 AM

thank you, Karen. Appreciate your visit and well wishes in the contest, hugs Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/5/2024 10:22:00 PM

Loved the escargot rhyme. Well done. Gosh, gotta think of something for this contest!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 3:55:00 AM

thanks for stopping by and for your kind words. I'm sure your muse will answer the call. Have a pleasant day, hugs, Sara

David Crandall

Date: 5/5/2024 10:17:00 PM

I like it- "a trail of slime, sweat, and tears"

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 3:55:00 AM

thanks, David! Appreciate your visit & enjoy your day, Sara

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/5/2024 7:55:00 PM

Algiers, eh?! What a trek for Henry Escargot! He must really have been flying! Literally... I just consulted Prof. Google, who told me that it's 6 miles driving from Birkhadem, the closest town, to Algiers. BUT it's only 3 miles flying! LOL. Enjoyed this fast-paced limerick, Sara. ~ gw

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 3:56:00 AM

Yes, Henry's pretty exhausted after his whirlwind global trek. Gosh, if he could only fly :-) Appreciate your visit and wit. Have a pleasant day, Sara

John Lawless

Date: 5/5/2024 6:57:00 PM

as he sped by the crowd shouted...."LOOK AT THAT S CAR GO"

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/6/2024 3:57:00 AM

witty comment, John. Thanks for the smile; enjoy your day, Sara