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Below is the poem of the day entitled Line at the Loo which was written by poet Linda Alice Fowler.

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Line at the Loo

There was a line at the loo
poor pups didn't know what to do
	each clapped his four paws
	with rousing applause
when Frenchy finished his poo!

Deb M Date: 5/13/2024 2:34:00 PM Hehe….You are back LO and with POTW!!!! Well done and Congratulations my friend….a very cute poem! Debx Login to Reply

David Kavanagh Date: 5/13/2024 10:35:00 AM Sometimes my own mutt doesn’know whether to squat or cock his leg, so I totally get the line (didn’t know what to do), you’ve done a great job with the prompt photo Linda, so a round of applause from me to you for your fun and lighthearted POTW, congratulations cheers David Login to Reply

Karen Jones Date: 5/13/2024 2:02:00 AM Entertaining and lighthearted limerick! Congratulations on potw! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:26:00 AM Hi Karen! Thank you! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 5/12/2024 6:27:00 PM Dear Linda, Your witty and whimsical poem captures a moment of everyday chaos with delightful humor. It's the joy found in the simplest moments and the shared experiences that connect us all, even in unexpected places like the loo queue. Congratulations on being awarded Poet of the Week; your ability to find lightness in life's quirks is truly commendable. Keep spreading laughter and warmth through your words! Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:26:00 AM Thank you Daniel. I am gladdened by your comments. Laughter is everything to me. I am happy you found some laughter here. :)

Brandy Nicole Date: 5/12/2024 4:43:00 PM While waiting for Frenchy to be through, what's a pup to do ? :) I'm smiling at you, Linda. This is cute, clever and creative. Congratulations on Poem of the Week. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:24:00 AM Many thanks dear Brandy. Glad you got a smile.:)

I Am Anaya Date: 5/12/2024 12:51:00 PM Back with congratulations on your POTW, Alice! Clapping for you bff! Cat lovers who love doggy's too") Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:23:00 AM Hey Anaya! Love all creatures. ;) Thanks for the congrats bff! :)

Bill Baker Date: 5/12/2024 9:43:00 AM Cute Limerick, Linda. Congratulations on your POTW, my friend! Enjoy your special week of recognition! Bill Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:22:00 AM Thank you Bill! :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/12/2024 8:05:00 AM Congratulations on your wonderful POTW win. I enjoyed reading your very cute "Line at the Loo" write again. Have A Wonderful/Blessed Weekend Writing Away With Your Win......... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:22:00 AM Thank you Paula. :)

Tania Kitchin Date: 5/12/2024 5:03:00 AM Linda, a cute one, congratulations on POTW. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:22:00 AM Thank you Tania. :)

Jan Allison Date: 5/12/2024 3:30:00 AM WOOOHOOOOOO Many congrats on POTW Linda, so good to see humourous limericks getting awarded, Jack Horne got POTD yesterday which made his day:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:21:00 AM Who'd have thunk it, eh? Yes, I read Jack's limerick yesterday and got a giggle Jan. Many thanks to you. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 5/12/2024 3:25:00 AM congrats on your POTW designation, Linda. Applause! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:20:00 AM Thank you Sara :)

Tom Cunningham Date: 5/12/2024 2:34:00 AM Lol, good one Iinda, congratulations to you on the honour of POTW. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/13/2024 7:20:00 AM Hello dear Tom. Thank you. All well here, thx :)

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/8/2024 9:26:00 AM An hilarious Limerick Linda, love it… Beryl Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/8/2024 2:05:00 PM Thanks Beryl. Glad you enjoyed it! :)

Len Gasun Date: 5/8/2024 1:29:00 AM Great one! ha ha ha:))) I love this limerick so much. I'm so happy you wrote a poem on one of my favorite photos of clever dogs my dearest poet friend. Faving it and wanting to print the photo (to include in my clever dogs photo collections) with your superb limerick. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs.. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/8/2024 2:03:00 PM Hi Len. Thank you so much. I am glad you enjoyed this. The picture is from the Picture Prompt contest sponsored by Margarita Lillico. https://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry/contests/picture_prompt_21998 So good to see you! :)

Jerry Brotherton Date: 5/7/2024 5:16:00 PM A brilliant limerick. Creative and most humorous. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 6:26:00 PM You are too kind my friend. Thank you Jerry! :)

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/7/2024 11:51:00 AM These poo poems are funny. I also read Jan’s. Well done. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 12:04:00 PM Thanks Richard. I read Jan's as well. She never disappoints! :)

Suzanne Delaney Date: 5/7/2024 5:07:00 AM So funny, Linda…..Thanks for the chuckle this morning. SuZ Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 11:50:00 AM Glad to oblige SuZ. A chuckle to start the day - always welcome. :)

Yann Rolland Date: 5/7/2024 4:12:00 AM such humor is a masterpiece, l always wonder who take this photo, and how, thanks for the poem yann Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 11:49:00 AM Good to see you Yann. I, as well, wonder. Glad you saw the humor. :)

Sara Etgen-Baker Date: 5/6/2024 4:29:00 PM clever and humorous Limerick, Linda...nice response for the contest. Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 11:48:00 AM Hi Sara. Thanks for the nice comments hugs :)

I Am Anaya Date: 5/6/2024 12:16:00 PM Poor pups is "Spot" on! Must've been a "Ruff" day for the tree! Alice lol & best for a win, my friend. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 11:48:00 AM LOL my friend. Thanks! You're a "hoot"! ;) :)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 5/6/2024 11:57:00 AM Loved the poo line. Great limerick Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 11:47:00 AM Thanks Andrea. :)

Paula Goldsmith Date: 5/6/2024 10:49:00 AM Love your cute "Line at the Loo" write. Thanks for the laugh. We both did this one... "Good Luck" Have a fun day/week writing away................... Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/7/2024 11:47:00 AM Thanks Paula. GL yourself! hugs :)

Jan Allison Date: 5/6/2024 7:28:00 AM ha ha ha love it Linda Alice, thanks for the 'LAF' hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 5/6/2024 7:42:00 AM Hey Jan. Thanks! I'm glad you got a laf. ;) :))

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