Captain Carl felt grand
To start to sea and new lands
His compass was broke
And that’s no joke
As he got lost before he began
-AAA 01/19/2025
Lost in the Sand
Category: Limerick
Helen’s Fireless Saturday
Helen Heathcote was in a fix
Trying to start fire with some sticks
Working from day to dark
She couldn’t create a spark
Soon, she may add lighter fluid to the mix
-AAA 01/19/2025
Syd’s Sermon
Syd spoke his sermon
Though he looked like Pee Wee Herman
No one took him seriously
As they laughed deliriously
It may as well been in German…
-AAA 01/16/2025
Mandy the Mad Muskrat
Mandy was quite mad, some would say
But she prefers it to be that way.
–
Wearing her shoes on wrong feet
Saying “goodbye” as salutation to meet.
–
Her insanity was always on display…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/17/2024
Pablo the Persistent Parrot
Pablo was determined to win
No matter the challenges within.
–
His hemming and haws
All without a pause.
–
This parrot has a very thick skin…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/11/2024
Ringo A Self-Righteous Raccoon
Sanctimonious Ringo had much to say
With his approach each day.
–
He thought he knew better than most
Of these things, he’d often boast.
–
Living his life in a self righteous way…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/11/2024
Three Things Challenge #933
Your three words today are:
GUEST
GRIP
GUT
Gregarious George
Gregarious George is the worst guest
Gripping his gut, clapping his chest
Boasting to the extreme
All claims, sight unseen
He’s a blowhard braggart at best…
-AAA 01/08/2025
Danny Not So Hot
Danny thought he had it down
That he was hottest guy in town
But reality swelled
Rejection was hell
And now he’s sporting a frown…
-AAA 01/06/2025
Simon The Sleepy Sloth
Simon a sloth is so very tired
Is it narcolepsy, that transpired
Resting day and night
Much to his delight
If it were a job he’d never be fired.
-AAA 01/04/2025
Three Things Challenge #927
Your three words today are:
ABLE
ACTOR
AFT
Arthur Can Act
Arthur is beyond the most able actor
Rehearsing with the tenacity of a tractor.
Practicing on the aft of a ship
On a cruise adventure trip.
Dedication is his biggest factor.
-AAA 01/02/2025
Three Things Challenge #926
Having not used any words beginning with Z last year, I’m starting 2025 with these:
ZEST
ZEBRA
ZONK
Zoey’s Zest
Zoey a zebra had zest for life and all
She went for it and zonk, she had a ball
Other zebras were lazy
But for life she was crazy
Feeling like she was over ten feet tall
-AAA 01/01/2025
Bob the Backwards Bear
Bob did everything in reverse
Which was both a gift and a curse.
–
He could read upside down
Wore inside out clothes into town.
–
Conventional bears found him, perverse…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/10/2024
Oscar an Ornery Ocelot
Oscar an ocelot was ornery and loud
Doing whatever he wanted was allowed.
–
A scowl on his face
His actions meanly based.
–
As a constant jerk, he was proud.
-aaa
Originally Published 06/10/2024
Molly the Miserable Marmoset
Molly often felt bad
She’d rather be sad than glad.
–
Instead of a crown
She’d rather wear a frown.
–
She wears her depression like the latest fad…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/10/2024
Eleanor the Ostentatious Antelope
Eleanor was in such a mood
Because she needed some food.
–
Something that merits
Like celery and carrots.
–
To end her miserable brood…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/10/2024
Three Things Challenge #912
Your three words today are:
POSE
FROZE
CLAP
Squiggy The Squirrel
Squiggy the Squirrel froze in a pose
Standing tall from his toes to his nose.
Ever being the dapper chap
Animals would cheer and clap
Why he took up modeling nobody knows…
-AAA 12/18/2024
Three Things Challenge #910
Your three words today are:
BRUTE
CUTE
FLUTE
Billy The Flautist Goat
Billy isn’t such a brute
For a goat playing the flute
His embouchure was best
While he sported his furry vest
He look and sounded quite cute…
-AAA 12/16/2024
An error in Form
Ant’s poetic forms were at break.
Something he couldn’t unmake.
–
He used the form tanaka
When it should’ve been tanka.
–
He’s since learned from the mistake…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/05/2024
Three Things Challenge #905
Your three words today are:
KNOCK
JEST
FELL
Johnny In Jest, Did His Best
Johnny knocked and opened the door
As he did, I tripped and fell upon the floor.
He held back all his jest
and did his very best.
Until, laughing, he could do no more…
-AAA 12/11/2024
The Racer
Dally is his name
Racing cars is his game.
–
All of his Hot Wheels aligned
He acts out races all the time.
–
He’s a 6 year old is future NHRA Hall of Fame…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Nancy The Nearsighted Newt
Nearsighted Nancy can’t see a trace
Without large spectacles on her face.
–
Corrective eyewear does the trick
And surly beats a twiggy stick
–
Without them, she’d just stare into space…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Heinrich, a Happy Hippopotamus
Heinrich was a hippo Henry for short
Not the typical hippo of sorts.
–
His double-sized chin
Always carries a grin.
–
In laughter, often snort…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Zach, the Forgetful Elephant
Zach, a young elephant was upset
Since unlike his contemporaries, he’d always forget.
–
Homework, notes, the ladder for his bunk
If it wasn’t attached he’d misplace his trunk.
–
Consuming more ginseng would be a sure bet…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Mr Flip Flop
Mr Flip Flop was about to Drop
With direction reversals he just can’t stop.
–
His left is right and right is left
At getting things backwards he’s adept.
–
You’ll find him indecisive at a shop…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/03/2024
Not so Crusty Dusty
Dusty felt crusty and old
From all things he was told.
–
He felt instant rage for the sappers
Those damn whippersnappers.
–
So tapped one and knocked him out cold…
-aaa
Originally Published 06/02/2024
Three Things Challenge #895
Your three words today are:
YULE
YONDER
YELL
Children Rarely Yell
In December, children rarely yell
As they are under Santa’s spell.
Burning the Yule log yonder
with little else to ponder.
Their behavior, unusually well.
-AAA 12/01/2024
Blurry Isn’t Always Bad
Hyacinth looked in the mirror
But her reflection wasn’t too clear.
–
She’s blind in two classes
Then she put on her glasses.
–
And promptly took them off in fear…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/25/2024
Gunther McGiblets, The Tasteful Turkey
Art work by Missy Daugherty
http://madmissywork.blog
Gunther McGiblets has the greatest taste
And it’s not the kind from a butter baste.
His gift of Feng Shui
Will blow you away.
If eaten, his talents would go to waste.
-AAA 11/28/2024
Excremental Zoo
I went with my Boy Scout Troop
To the zoo for a badge as proof.
–
The monkeys were wild
Every man, woman, and child.
–
Nearby were covered in poop…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/24/2024
Tommy The Tater
Tommy the tater was quite spunky
Compared to others he was punky.
Not like a red Idaho
A brown spud you know.
Preferring his sour cream chunky…
-AAA 11/25/2024
Three Things Challenge #890
Your three words today are:
UNDER
UP
UNIFORM
Officer Crabkey
Officer Crabkey wears a uniform with pride
Under his badge, decorations don’t hide.
Medals for bravery
No apparent knavery.
He’s up as one of the good guys.
-AAA 11/25/2024
Paolo The Peppy Panda
Peppy Paolo made the scene
While the other pandas were serene
He’ll dance and sing
At jungle parties, he’s king
Being the happiest he’s ever been.
-AAA 11/25/2024
Candy The Creative Clownfish
Candy swims but with such style
Making the other clownfish smile.
Twirling as if through hoops
Swimming she loop-de-loops.
Then she’ll clown paddle for a while…
-AAA 11/25/2024
Three Things Challenge #889
Your three words today are:
CANOPY
AWNING
TENT
Poor Oliver Trent
Neither canopy, awning, nor tent
Could effectively cover Oliver Trent.
He’d titter and sway
His wet blanket all day.
Face buried in palms and his head bent.
-AAA 11/25/2024
Writing Life
Writing poetry isn’t very easy
As inspiration strikes we’re busy.
🤪
Placing words together that rhyme
Like “time”, “slime”, and “mime”
🤪
To compose a limerick that’s not cheesy.
-aaa
Originally Published 05/24/2024
Pabst Smile
Phil enjoys the taste of beer
So much, his mouth changed its veneer
–
As the beer suds mellowed
All his teeth were yellowed
–
Every morning, he gargles Pabst, I hear…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/21/2024
Happy Harley The Horse
Art by A_joyart
Harley is such a happy horse
Sporting a happy grin, of course.
He’ll gallop a mile
Never lose his smile.
He giggles with such great force…
-AAA 11/20/2024
Barty Bear’s Hair
Art by A_joyart
Barty is a happy bear
He’s proud of his hair.
At the sight of a brush
He often will just gush.
His dew is beyond compare…
-AAA 11/20/2024
Three Things Challenge #884
Your three words today are:
WONKY
BONKERS
NUTS
Danielle The Donkey
Danielle the donkey
Is a new kind of wonky
She’s bonkers and nuts
No ifs, ands, or buts
She even she-haws on key…
-AAA 11/20/2024
Brain Scratching
I can’t write anything new
No matter what I say or do
–
My brain is scratching
Creativity isn’t catching
–
Maybe a haiku will do…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/19/2024
Toupee Away!
There once was a woman from Spaulding
Who’s husband was rapidly balding
–
So she bought him a cheap wig
Slapping lipstick on a pig.
–
Though his appearance is still quite appalling…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/17/2024
Billy The Dud
Billy knows he’s an absolute stud
To the ladies, he’s more of a crud.
–
With a patchouli spray
And leisure suit on display.
–
He looks like an absolute dud…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/17/2024
Bali The Bouncy Bee Eater
Art by A_joyart
Life for Bali was hard to be beat
Jovial from his beak to his feet
Positively deep inside
From his perch he’d glide
However, if you’re a bee, you’ll be eats…
-AAA 11/18/2024
Landy The Louse
Landy always was a louse
Daily he’d leave his house
His angst was plenty
and his sources many
His impact, significant as a mouse…
-AAA 11/17/2024
Frankensteina
Short tempered teacher sits at her loom
Creating a dark aura of gloom.
–
Her students remained frightened
Since her bolts need to be tightened.
–
So the classroom is filled with such doom.
-aaa
Originally Published 05/16/2024
Pirate Agitate
Rex the pirate was very sad
Without new adventures to be had
–
So he renamed his barge
The SS Arrrrrrgggggggg
–
Then hauled a$$ to Islamabad…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/16/2024
Seeds…
There once was a bloke from Leeds
That came upon some seeds
–
Pondering what was found
Inserting himself in the ground 🙄
–
He later moved on to seedier deeds…
-aaa
Originally Published 05/16/2024
Butch The Ginormous Cat
Art by A_joyart
Butch has to be believed to be seen
Larger than life as his eyes are green.
Mere mention of a diet
And he’ll cause a riot.
He prefers an abundance of sardines…
-AAA 11/16/2024
Lady Limerix
Lady Limerix is her name.
Composing poetry, is her game.
–
She writes silly prose.
While darning her hoes.
–
By wildness standards, she’s not very tame.
-aaa
Originally Published 05/14/2024
Polly Prefect Parrot
Polly was a prefect of parrot design
She knew who she was which was fine.
Often hungering for crisps
Her voice resulted in a lisp.
But she got her point across every time…
-AAA 11/14/2024
Anthony’s Crazy Love and Life Lessons in Empathy 