Know When to Fold'Em
My very First Limericks19 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
Enjoyed the humor in your limericks, Earl. And that's what limericks are good for. You got the rhyme scheme just right. It's your meter that needs a little help. I find that most people who really love limericks prefer the 9-9-6-6-9 syllable count with the meter that has the da-da-DA, da-da-DA, (anapestic) rhythm throughout.
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Enjoyed the humor in your limericks, Earl. And that's what limericks are good for. You got the rhyme scheme just right. It's your meter that needs a little help. I find that most people who really love limericks prefer the 9-9-6-6-9 syllable count with the meter that has the da-da-DA, da-da-DA, (anapestic) rhythm throughout.
Comment Written 22-May-2019
reply by the author on 24-May-2019
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Thank you very much it was my first time out of the gate with Limericks. I appreciate you reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from A. Willow Bends
Ah! Kenny Rogers! So handsome until he had plastic surgery to make himself look better? younger? Remind me to NEVER do that! This is such a cute little bit. I still sing that song at times, crucial times. When I resigned from public school teaching, yes resigned, not retired, one of the maintenance men inquired why I was doing that. I sang that as a reply. It wasn't about the children OR their parents. You did ole Kenny proud here and your mother. Great job and good luck!
Wendy
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Ah! Kenny Rogers! So handsome until he had plastic surgery to make himself look better? younger? Remind me to NEVER do that! This is such a cute little bit. I still sing that song at times, crucial times. When I resigned from public school teaching, yes resigned, not retired, one of the maintenance men inquired why I was doing that. I sang that as a reply. It wasn't about the children OR their parents. You did ole Kenny proud here and your mother. Great job and good luck!
Wendy
Comment Written 20-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Congrats on Third Place! :) This was a great entry for the card-playin' limerick contest this week, Earl! ;) So this would explain mom's outbursts at the soccer games since her water bottle probably didn't contain water (LOL!) -- thank you for joining us in our card shark shenanigans! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Congrats on Third Place! :) This was a great entry for the card-playin' limerick contest this week, Earl! ;) So this would explain mom's outbursts at the soccer games since her water bottle probably didn't contain water (LOL!) -- thank you for joining us in our card shark shenanigans! ;) ;) Take care! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 20-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you Yvette. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Bill Schott
This limerick about card games, Know When to Fold 'em, has the correct framework, rhyme, and workable beat, but may have stretched for the final rhyme. Although having a mom with a liberal beer policy can make teenage life bearable.
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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This limerick about card games, Know When to Fold 'em, has the correct framework, rhyme, and workable beat, but may have stretched for the final rhyme. Although having a mom with a liberal beer policy can make teenage life bearable.
Comment Written 20-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thanks Bill.
Comment from WryWriter
LOL! Who cares if the syllable count is right on the first one? I don't because this poem is soooooooo funnnyyyy!!!! Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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LOL! Who cares if the syllable count is right on the first one? I don't because this poem is soooooooo funnnyyyy!!!! Loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment Written 19-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from victor 66
Good first attempt at writing a limerick. In Catholic high school I would memorize them from PLAYBOY Magazine and recite them to my girlfriend. They have a tendency to be bawdy, but there is a magic to them. Best wishes.
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Good first attempt at writing a limerick. In Catholic high school I would memorize them from PLAYBOY Magazine and recite them to my girlfriend. They have a tendency to be bawdy, but there is a magic to them. Best wishes.
Comment Written 19-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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You are most welcome, Earl.
Comment from kahpot
What a wonderful read and take of the Kenny Rogers song, I too am not sure if you have it right, I am unfamiliar with this prompt but the words and artwork show you have enjoyed doing this work, excellent presentation of your piece, very well done****kahpot
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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What a wonderful read and take of the Kenny Rogers song, I too am not sure if you have it right, I am unfamiliar with this prompt but the words and artwork show you have enjoyed doing this work, excellent presentation of your piece, very well done****kahpot
Comment Written 19-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
Comment from Coco Jane
Amusing limerick!
The last line's "T'were" seems not to fit. Do you mean "Were it water, it would choke her"? That fits the meter comfortably.
Funny last line! Neat rhyme.
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Amusing limerick!
The last line's "T'were" seems not to fit. Do you mean "Were it water, it would choke her"? That fits the meter comfortably.
Funny last line! Neat rhyme.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you for reading and reviewing my work.
Comment from misscookie
I love the artwork you choose to go with your poem it is a perfect match
I chuckle after reading the title I love that song yet can remember the singer name
I don't play cards
I was "The hosted with the most's" ( slang language)
cookie
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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I love the artwork you choose to go with your poem it is a perfect match
I chuckle after reading the title I love that song yet can remember the singer name
I don't play cards
I was "The hosted with the most's" ( slang language)
cookie
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.
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Until next time
Cookie
Comment from Heather Knight
What first attracted me to your poem(s) was the artwork. I love Kenny Rogers...
Anyway, I've had a lot of fun reading this. Especially the first one.
Good luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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What first attracted me to your poem(s) was the artwork. I love Kenny Rogers...
Anyway, I've had a lot of fun reading this. Especially the first one.
Good luck in the contest.
Comment Written 18-May-2019
reply by the author on 21-May-2019
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Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to read and review my work.