Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

Your senryu, hung over new dad, besides being true to the format, reminds the world of diaper changers why diaper pins have been virtually eliminated in hopes that neither baby or hung over dad would be injured.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Yes, I thought of that too. The worst Dad can do is glue tabs of the skin. LOL

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

'diaper' is three syllables.' Are you sure?

I'm a Brit, and we use the word, 'nappy', instead, but I find it hard to pronounce as 'di-a-per'. I could be wrong.

Nice 'h' alliteration and clever double-meaning 3rd line make for an entertaining read.

Cheers, Ray

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Actually, it can be considered either way according to the dictionary. Thanks for noting the satori line and congratulations on winning your limerick contest. :-)

reply by Domino 2 on 17-Aug-2014

I keep forgetting you Yanks speak funny, Shari. ;-)

Thanks for the congats - it was close with some excellent entries, so I was happy to get a share.

Cheers, Ray xx

Comment from rrabinow

Excellent

Great use of description in your senryu that creates a great image in my mind. Good job getting the 5-7-5 syllable count down. Good picture choice. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Thanks, rrabinow.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Oh, good grief, is there anything worse than being hungover, AND having to change your baby's soiled diaper? It's enough to cause the strongest of stomachs to do flip-flops!

--Been there, done that...unfortunately. :(

Nicely done, and so true!

Best of luck to you in the contest.~Dean

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Thanks, Dean. Back in my day I used safety pins!

reply by Dean Kuch on 17-Aug-2014

I remember. My mom did too, on my two younger brothers. No such thing as HUGS or Pampers in those days. And that diaper pail, what a mess! My parents had a diaper service come and pick them up, resupplying them with new ones. I would not have wanted to be one of those truck drivers. UGH!

Comment from Saucey

Excellent

Wow you taught me something I never knew diaper was 3 syllables, hung over new dad is so cute to me and the baby in the pic tells the story LOL, well written, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Diaper can also be two according to the dictionary. I thought the baby looked anxious too.

reply by Saucey on 17-Aug-2014

The baby did LOL great job you know sometimes it's challenging to get a point over in few words.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

Your poem is in excellent 5/7/5 syllable count and pairs adorably with the photo
I'm laughing at the humor of the dad's being hung over, and in that condition, being expected to diaper the baby LOL
Brooke

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2014

Thanks, Brooke. :-)

Comment from sweetwoodjax

Excellent

this is very well written, mystery writer, oh, the problem with those dirty diapers. I can't smell, but when I see I want to gag. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

Thanks sweetwood. It's not a pretty sight. Babies need to come potty trained. L0L

Comment from BCScot

Excellent

Very cute picture, hard to believe they can make that kind of mess and smell isn't it? I don't blame you for being anxious at a moment like that while under the weather, do you think maybe the 'momma' was getting her own back?

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

That's a good thought. :-) Bet he sobers up quickly.

Comment from Eigle Rull

Excellent

Ha! This is another very cute, but also very true piece. The baby picture is priceless. Oh, I remember the days of baby diapers. Whew! Bad news bears for sure. Great job, my friend - as usual. WOW! What an impressive profile.

Always with respect,

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

Thanks, Eigle. Guess you went through this too.

Comment from Pyrrho

Excellent

Your five-seven-five three-liner is mistakenly confirming a myth about fathers. During the first four months of my first child's life I probable changed her diapers twice as often as her mother. I did manage to avoid breast-feeding duties, but shared equally in bottle feeding.

It is tempting to dock a star just for spite:<)

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 15-Aug-2014

What a nice guy. I'm impressed.