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O'Flaherty's Goat

O'Flaherty's goat was eating my hedge
Some explosives I gave him to chew
He went home straight away
And I'm real sorry to say
I was kneeling at church when it blew.

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  • Good boo boo

    I don't know if I shoulf laugh or cry, anyway It was a little cryptic, but poetically powerful piece of work, very well done Good insights, and poetic flow, There were no errors. No typos and nothing to change as far as i can see. I look forward to your next One ,Alexander


    • rbruce gold member
      March 12
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      Thanks for your comments and thoughts. Please, just have a good laugh. There is no way in the world I would do such a thing to any animal. And goats do make loyal pets with a little TLC.


  • condor gold member
    March 6

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    Now this is hilarious! That poor goat was just doing some trimming you know...just a little ammature, lol!!!!!! Loved it heaps.

    • rbruce gold member
      March 6
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      Just a bit of Irish - ish nonsense. Came out pretty good though. Am working a very serious poem [may be a story yet], and needed some light relief. Many thanks for commenting, dear friend. It's not something I would do to a goat, they do make good pets with a little training and lots of TLC.


  • Nom de Plume
    March 2

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    lmao too funny... love it mate, gave me a great chuckle.. seems its only sinners that go to church huh
    cheers

    • rbruce gold member
      March 2
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      If all us sinners went to church it would overflow.lol. Thanks for having a giggle mate, I wrote it for a contest on another site and couldn't resist posting here.

  • Funny, our goat would eat anything, and you didn't dare turn your back on him...childish memories...

    • rbruce gold member
      March 2
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      your thought are greatly appreciated. Especially about your goat. We had one who was the most lovable and gentle animal you could wish for.


  • Lillianna
    March 2

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    LOL!

    This is excellent. Truly loved it!
    Well worth returning to read time and again.

    • rbruce gold member
      March 2
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      Thank you Lilly, I am so pleased you had a chuckle at this one. "Clean" limericks are not easy but are so much fun when they do come out on the paper.


  • Ann45 gold member
    March 1
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    haha funny


    • rbruce gold member
      March 1
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      Many thanks for commenting. Just a bit of nonsense for a laugh.


  • arafura gold member
    March 1
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    Good stuff! Great fun to read.


    • rbruce gold member
      March 1
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      Thanks John. I seem to be in a lighter mood after a run of serious stuff. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • Bob Fox
    March 1
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    lol

    Bob you are a true character. That poor goat.

    • rbruce gold member
      March 1

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      Hi Bob, Thanks for your comment. I am in a period of nonsense poems. Life is serious and needs some nonsense relief.


  • albymyheart gold member
    March 1

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    Oh...poor goat! lol. This a a cute poem to read, but I think it would work better adhering to the exact meter of a limerick. Your timing is out a little, otherwise I enjoyed your funny thoughts...alby

    • rbruce gold member
      March 1
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      Thanks for your comments Alby, I'm glad you enjoyed my goat yarn. I'm not sure about the meter as there are variations, like all poetry.

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