GROOVY TUESDAY
Space Alien
Met an outer space alien Lucy.
She tasted a strawberry smoothie.
Someone spiked the cold drink.
Lucy turned a bright pink
causing her to be rather woozy.
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Writer's notes: My Limerick was written for the Extraterrestrial Challenge.
The Prompt
Write a rhyming poem about the first thing you would introduce to an alien on Earth.
Imagine: an alien has just landed on Earth for the first time. They're curious, wide-eyed*, and eager to learn about our world. Your mission is to introduce them to one thing that, to you, embodies the beauty, wonder, or quirks of our planet. Let your poem convey the momentousness or humor of this first introduction. Do you take them to Mardi Gras, make them watch your favorite sitcom, or share a slice of pizza? Whatever you choose, put your heart into it, have some fun, and be sure to make it rhyme!
*Editor's Note: We do not know if they have eyes.
In order for your submission to qualify, it must:
Rhyme. You can employ any rhyme scheme of your choosing.
Be submitted to the Poets community. Choosing a community is a final step in the submission process. Your poem may be rejected for word count requirements if it is submitted to any other community.
In case you don't know, my mornings typically start out with a smoothie. When meeting an extraterrestrial, I would definitely introduce them to my breakfast treat. Then, I went a little whimsical with the Limerick. This was fun! Hope you enjoyed my GROOVY TUESDAY!
Thank you for reading! You are appreciated.
About the Creator
Babs Iverson
Barbara J Iversen, also known as Babs Iverson, lives in Texas and loves her grandkids to the moon and back. After writing one story, she found that writing has many benefits especially during a pandemic and a Texas-size Arctic Blast.
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I have been taking some time away from writing. I haven't forgotten about Vocal, the truth is I just have been too busy pursuing other things to write online and honestly, my little family and I just had a really hard month between the flu and a weird eye infection/cold circulating our house. I'm currently sipping some warm peppermint tea because my throat is sore.
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Comments (49)
The best Limerick!
An alien limerick gimmick. I like it. Nicely done Babs.
Very cute, poor aliens, so much to learn here on earth. Congrats on TS.
Congratulations🎉🎉Leaderboard🎉
Funny! I do love a limerick. Congrats on TS, Babs.
Hello Babs, I encountered your slurpy faced Alien this morning that was offered a smoothie. I love this little limerick.
I'm so sorry I am late to the party but congrats 🎉 and this was spectacular 💓
Cool poem! Congrats on Top Story!!!
This was a fun read. Great poem and congrats on your top story!
Babs, this is a fantastic poem! Short and hilarious. Loved it!
Groove limerick. 🤩 Congrats 🎊🥰
This was a great limerick!
Of course, I hearted your entry and gratulations on the top story. It is a great limerick!!😊💕
Congratulations on the top story Babs! I like a morning smoothie too so this is a good one.
I love that you chose a limerick for this :). What fun to share your morning smoothie with a kick! Congrats on top story :)
Hahaha good fun. Nice top story Babs!
Loved this lol such a creative poem for the challenge
Very fun!
Cute and humouous. Made me smile on a very tired Tuesday - Thank you! Congratulations on top story! 🤍
Loved the limerick.
Quick and brilliant 😊 !
Congratulations Babs!!! A well deserved top story!!
Great story! Loved it!
Congrats on the excellent Top Story, Babs!
Congratulations on your TOP STORY!🎉