Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

~ Hey! The Guernsey is the wrong color!! That's a Holstein, which would have made my grandpa cringe - he had Guernseys!

~ Love this!Brings back many memories of the farm.

Cheers
Keep Smilin'... Jax

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014

Hah, mine did too, and this silly little limerick is actually based on facts, Jax. Pappa's Guernsey was actually brown, almost a deep amber color, but I saw that picture and thought, Yep...that's the one I want!", after I'd written the poem. Maybe that's why it lost? LOL...

reply by Jacqueline M Franklin on 24-Apr-2014

At one time, when I still lived on the farm, I had a ceramic cookie jar that was a Guernsey cow! I think your poem should have won - I loved it! Cheers

Comment from Ben Colder

Excellent

Ca-splot. Paw, she did it again! Now go strain the milk. Good one Dean. I remember the days as a boy doing the chore. Moo. Shalom to you.

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2014

Yeah, thanks Ben, and the saddest part is, this is a true story! My Pappaw always had me milk poor old Lass, because he knew all too well of her bovine flatulence problem. She gave the sweetest milk, though...

Comment from Karen B.

Excellent

This is a cute limerick and one I can relate to. The cow I remember far too well was a jersey named Daisy but the "end result was the same. :)

 Comment Written 22-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014

Hah, I liked that...the end result was the same. Thanks for the entertaining review, Karen.

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Barnyard humor--I relish it! I wonder which came first--the artwork or your limerick!! Your rhymes are neat and your punchline is choice. This entry has to be among the contenders--good luck- Joan

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Well it tied for second place, Joan, but thanks for the good luck wishes just the same, my friend. I'm really happy to know that you enjoyed it at least.

reply by Joan E. on 22-Apr-2014

I'm pleased when I get one vote--second place is grand! -Joan

reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014

Yeah, me too. But winning one once in a while is always nice too, hee-hee!

reply by Joan E. on 22-Apr-2014

You're overdue! Sweet dreams- Joan

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

LOL! Okay, alrighty then (yep, I borrowed it from that Hamilton, Ontario comic - yep, I'm feeling rather patriotic today...LOL - is that what you call it when it's provincial?)

This is a hootin', tootin' (pun intended) dollop of pure fun limerick! (What a picture, too! LOL)

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Hah, yeah, and it is a true story as well, Dawn. No one on my pappa's farm would milk poor old Lassie but me. But, whew, what a stinker she was!

Thanks for the entertainingly wonderful review, my friend!

reply by Dawn Munro on 22-Apr-2014

HAHAHAHA!!!

Comment from Selina Stambi

Excellent

Okay, this is different ... love the limerick. Your rural roots shine like a bright star in the barnyard sky!

Thanks for the chuckle, Dean. Hope you win!

Hope you had a blessed Easter. Christ is risen!

Sonali :)

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014

Thanks, reach, and while it came in second, I still had a blast writing it. I hope your Easter was relaxing and happy as well, my dear friend.

God bless...

Comment from Charlene0513

Excellent

An adventure or experience or however perceived, once will be enough to change or alter your ambition in life.
Either that or have a gas mask handy.
Charlene

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014

Hah, yeah, at the time I had no option, b1merm96. While I helped out on my grandpa's farm, I was the only one who would relieve poor old gassy Lassie of her milky burden. So, a mask was extremely necessary...believe me!

Comment from Righteous Riter

Excellent

This piece meets the criteria of the Limerick poem as the syllable count is spot on. Good end rhyming. Good perfect rhyming with pass/lass. Clear message that is short, simple and filled with humor.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 22-Apr-2014

Thanks, my brother. Hope your Easter was a happy one.

Comment from victor 66

Excellent

I used to write limericks to my girlfriend in high school. One actually made her laugh so loud, she got detention. I wonder where that girl is now? I think limericks are an art form and their fun. Good luck.

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thanks, victor. I do too, and they are very fun to write.

reply by victor 66 on 21-Apr-2014

You are most welcome. Keep them coming.

reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

I'll try, my friend. I really don't like getting my behind handed to me in these contests like I did this one. So, I'll probably stick to what I know, lol.

Comment from Smoothiecool

Excellent

good luck in the contest

perfect line and syllable count in each line

great vivid images to allow the reader to see and feel that milking Lass had a bit of a gas problem

good rhyme

cheers Smoothiecool

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2014

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2014

Thanks, SC, I appreciate the review, my friend.

reply by Smoothiecool on 22-Apr-2014

welcome...SC