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The Sinking Sausage

Bill's snowman was missing a snout For carrots in shops had run out. A sausage sufficed But as it de-iced Its purpose was cast into doubt! 30.01.21 Winter Snow Or Ice Limerick Contest Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania kitchin

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Robert Pettit

Date: 3/27/2021 4:04:00 PM

It's too bad I was away from this site and missed reading this very humorous offering. Congratulations on winning in the contest.

Fj Thomas

Date: 1/15/2021 1:01:00 PM

OMGoodness Wendy that was too funny lol!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/10/2021 11:58:00 AM

hahaha. BRILLIANT and very deserving of first place.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/10/2021 12:36:00 PM

I'm glad that you got the picture, Andrea. Thank you for taking the time to get in touch.

John Watt

Date: 1/9/2021 11:39:00 PM

Hilarious limerick, Wendy, with just the right touch of innuendo. As always, your rhythm is spot on. Congrats on your win with Tania. All the best in 2021, my friend ~ John

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/10/2021 12:34:00 PM

Lovely to hear from you again, John. I can only 'do' silly or clever wordplay with this poetic form and it was the former which won this time! All the best to you and the family as well for the year ahead.

Josefina Costales

Date: 1/9/2021 4:23:00 PM

The title intrigued me - never thought it could be a snowman limerick. Never wrote one but this is a funny take on winter snow. Congrats, this deserves the win.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/10/2021 12:29:00 PM

Nice to hear from you,Josefina and what a pretty name! I hoped that the title would help readers to get the picture!

Jan Allison

Date: 1/8/2021 2:40:00 PM

Absolutely hilarious Wendy, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx into my faves lol:-)

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/10/2021 12:28:00 PM

Thank you for your appreciation, Jan.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/8/2021 1:46:00 PM

Your work is a winner way to go..Congrats. Sara

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 1:49:00 PM

Just me being a silly sausage! I'm glad it appealed,Sara and thanks for the feedback.

Joanna Feltham

Date: 1/8/2021 11:19:00 AM

Brilliant, very funny. Congratulations on your winning placement.

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 1:18:00 PM

That's kind of you. Thank you for the appreciated feedback, Joanna.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 1/8/2021 10:39:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. What a new idea. So cute and funny. Enjoy your win with blessings................

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 1:18:00 PM

I'm glad you enjoyed it, Paula. Thank you!

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/8/2021 7:11:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Wendy!

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 7:44:00 AM

Thanks, Mark. One of my more light-hearted offerings!

Joseph May

Date: 1/8/2021 6:05:00 AM

Lol, Congrats on your win Wendy

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 6:30:00 AM

Thank you, Joseph. I wanted to say as the snowman de-iced to make the meaning clear but it wouldn't fit the metre!

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 1/8/2021 6:03:00 AM

great limerick! I can see the confusion it can cause!! congrats on your win!!

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 6:28:00 AM

I'm glad you could picture the scene,Krish. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 1/8/2021 5:35:00 AM

Hahaha! Wendy - that's great! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 6:27:00 AM

I'm glad you appreciated my silly humour,Linda! Thank you.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 1/8/2021 3:54:00 AM

Wendy, congratulations on your first place win with your hilarious limerick!

Wendy Watson
Date: 1/8/2021 6:26:00 AM

I'm glad it raised a smile, Tania and thank you for the time you've taken to sponsor and read so many of our efforts.

David Walker

Date: 12/31/2020 4:40:00 AM

LOL,, really! I laughed out loud at this one Wendy. Sounds like your snowman might have needed that "little blue pill" LOL

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/31/2020 6:47:00 AM

I've changed it slightly since you wrote this comment,David. The idea in my mind was that of the facial sausage replacement gradually sinking down lower as the snowman melted away giving rise to ambiguity. I'm glad that it raised a smile and thanks so much for the comment.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 12/30/2020 10:35:00 AM

I did wonder about the origination of "a chip off the old block" ....Aloha! Rico

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/30/2020 11:01:00 AM

Always original in your comments, Rico! Thank you for taking the time to give feedback.

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 12/30/2020 6:50:00 AM

Hilarious, Wendy!! I get the picture and had a great laugh. Best wishes in the limerick contest! Love, Carolyn (And also wishes for happiness in 2021!)

Wendy Watson
Date: 12/30/2020 10:20:00 AM

Lovely to hear from you, Carolyn and I'm glad it raised a smile! Happy New Year to you,too.