I once heard a rat-a-tat-tat
from the wall by my bratty fat cat -
I called our rodent control,
I learned rat traps would cost me my soul...
but ya know? That beat seemed to slap so I spat a mad rap with that damn ratty-rat.
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-Gina C.🧚♀️✨
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Author's Note: Yes, I became friends with the rat in my wall. We made some ill jams together that year he lived rent-free in my apartment.
Also: this is not a proper limerick. It is a Gina C.-style limerick. ☺️
This was written for the Ludicrous Limerick Challenge. :)
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Thank you so much for reading! ☺️ I'm working really hard to grow my community on Vocal, so if you enjoyed this short limerick, I'd be over the moon if we could be friends and support each other here!
I reciprocate all comments, hearts, and subscriptions. :) ❤️
About the Creator
Gina C.
Achievements:
- Twice-published in Vocal's Moment of Freedom Collection:
Free-Form poet of ethereal style🧚♀️✨
Fantasy writer
A sucker for a good rhyme☺️
Fueled by a conflicted soul of fire & water
Reader insights
Outstanding
Excellent work. Looking forward to reading more!
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Compelling and original writing
Creative use of language & vocab
Eye opening
Niche topic & fresh perspectives
Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
Expert insights and opinions
Arguments were carefully researched and presented
On-point and relevant
Writing reflected the title & theme
Heartfelt and relatable
The story invoked strong personal emotions
Easy to read and follow
Well-structured & engaging content
Masterful proofreading
Zero grammar & spelling mistakes
Whispering Woods Challenge Winners
Congratulations to Morgan Christy Rickards for their winning Whispering Woods story, Guardian at the Gate. Morgan has been a Vocal creator since February 2021, and this is their first time placing in Challenge — well done, starting with a win! Guardian at the Gate draws evocatively from Welsh tales of the Cantre'r Gwaelod, a lost sunken kingdom between the forest and the sea. Heledd’s dangerous adventure pulls her towards the water but her spirit is anchored in the woods: Morgan’s writing is atmospheric and exciting.
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Comments (27)
🤣 Just came across this post now! Very funny.
Simply gorgeous. Wish everyone tried to grow communities, only few do. I try so hard, they say thank you and move on, not a reciprocation in sight, except for a few faithful souls. They have no idea the joy of tit for tat, Sigh, Keep doing Gina.
Fabulous!!!💖💖💕
Love the Rhythm🥰🙃
🤣 Gina-C Style it is. I Love it!!! Especially the line. "But ya know? That beat seemed to slap." Can't beat it join it! Great stuff!
Fantastic work and the artwork to accompany it is perfect.
Wow that's a great one there 👍👍.
haha, this was fun! Maybe the next vocal challenge is going to be Gina C. style limericks! 😆
That was amusing and the image is a perfect compliment 😄
That was fun and very much your own
Your story was both amusing and charming and appreciated the creative spin on the traditional limerick format.
Rat traps would've been a helluva bill On the emotional bank, it takes a lot to kill More than the check, it's less than the money roll It's all about the mental state, that kind of toll So You gotta follow Your heart, and just let the rest fill
Loved this Gina C. style limerick! And I'm so happy you and the rat became friends! That's so sweet! Also, there's a Pokemon called Rattata which then evolves into Raticate!
Gina C- style is the best style!! This was such a blast!! I always enjoy how you make every piece uniquely yours. Loved it, my friend :)
Such good fun! I love the uniqueness of this and the picture is the bom-diggety.😎
Very good Gina!
That was really good
Definitely a performance all the way!
So funny and original... Only as Gina can do!!!
Play the tap gina lol I love it ❤️
Go Gina! (Air beat) go go go Gina! Love it 🥰😂
I am such a Gina C.-style fan 😁❤️😁… and better a rat than a roach!!
I recalled Remy from Ratatouille. So I believe ya, rats are pretty capable!
I love the Gina C flair added. :)
hahaha :) Nice!