Thursday Thoughts - Pinching and the Leprechaun Defense

Leprechaun-itis

by Rachel Hoyt

Learn how to draw a leprechaun at Andertoons.

Image © 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

A fellow named Pat liked to pinch

And found sneaking it was a cinch

Around the office

If he was cautious

And no one saw his fancy flinch.

But after five years of wincing

About phantom finger pinching

The gals around work

Pledged to find the jerk

Causing dreadful derriere dimpling.

It didn't take long to see that

The most likely culprit was Pat.

So they turned him in,

To H.R. boss, Finn,

Who said he'd stop the pinching brat.

But the thing that no one foresaw,

The defense that left all in awe -

"Leprechaun-itis

makes me pinch like this.

Been doing it since birth. Ask my ma."

Poem "Leprechaun-itis" © 2012 Rachel Hoyt.  All rights reserved.

So... why do we pinch people on St. Patrick's Day?
Click here for the reasons why we act that way.

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YTT - Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade

98 Foot Long Parade

by Rachel Hoyt

A fellow impressed by Elvis

And parades where themes are remiss

Picked the shortest street

In Hot Springs to meet

And made ninety-eight feet of bliss.

© 2012 Rachel Hoyt.  All rights reserved.

Josh from "Its Tiger Time" invented You Tube Tuesday so we could each share one video a week which we found to be fun, inspiring or otherwise noteworthy. If you choose to participate, don't forget to leave your links in my comments section (so I can come visit you) and on Josh's page (so you can be part of the contest). I hope you enjoyed this week's selection!

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Stylish Irish Limerick

Stylish Irish Limerick
by Rachel Hoyt

If you are regretting pretending you're Irish,
planning next year to drink less and be more stylish.
You may enjoy this how to video
on making true St. Patrick's Day pride show.
Good news: you won't have to eat that cabbage side dish!

© Rachel Hoyt.  2011 All rights reserved.

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Patty vs. Paddy

by Rachel Hoyt


                    Image courtesy of freedigitalphoto.net

Patty is derived from the name Patrick.
Paddy's comes from Padraig (which is Gaelic).
It is best to say St. Patty's Day.
Throw paddy wagon memories away.
Don't torture the Irish geriatrics.

© Rachel Hoyt.  2011 All rights reserved.

Click here to read yesterday's limerick about Leprochauns.

Click here to read the next limerick in the series: Guinness Limerick.

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Leprochaun Limerick

by Rachel Hoyt


                    Image courtesy of freedigitalphoto.net

I've always wanted to befriend a leprochaun;
a mystical friend to party with until dawn.
We'd search for rainbows together,
find gold in the rainy weather,
and ensure no four leaf clovers get stepped on.

© Rachel Hoyt.  2011 All rights reserved.


Click here to read yesterday's limerick about St. Brigit.

Click here to read the next limerick in the series: Patty vs. Paddy.

This limerick is being shared at Theme Thursday and  One Shot Poetry.
Click on over to their sites. There's lots more good stuff to see.


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St. Brigit Limerick

by Rachel Hoyt


               Image by luigi diamanti via freedigitalphoto.net

St. Brigit, the Queen of Heaven, knew dear old St. Patrick.
They say she birthed, married and murdered him like a hat trick.
How could she possibly do all three?
Just what is her place in history?
She sounds like neither a kind Celtic Saint nor a Catholic.

© Rachel Hoyt.  2011 All rights reserved.

Click here to read yesterday's limerick about St. Patrick.

Click here to read the next limerick in the series - Leprochaun Limerick.

St. Patrick Limerick

by Rachel Hoyt


                    Photo courtesy of freedigitalphoto.net

There once was a man named Saccat,
who wandered 'round Ireland and taught.
Good things come from God.
Naughty pirates rob.
Listen to St. Patrick we ought.

© Rachel Hoyt.  2011 All rights reserved.

This limerick is the first of seven I will post to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  Click the little St. Patrick link above to learn a bit of history about the man of honor and why in the world I would choose a pirate's flag as the image for this rhyme!  Click here to read the next Limerick in the series.

This poem is being shared in the Poetry Pantry.  Come on over for more beautiful poetry to read. 

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