Sorry Sibling Poem by Kim Barney

Kim Barney

Kim Barney

I was born in a bank - - my mother went there and made a deposit

Sorry Sibling

Rating: 5.0

My brother, who's husky and tall,
makes fun of me 'cause I am small.
By command from above,
he does have my love,
but I can't say I like him at all.

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
In the 2022 annual contest of the Poetry Society of Indiana, category nine had as its subject: Jesus never said we had to like anybody. The line limit required was exactly five lines. To me there is no better five line poem than a limerick. I have written a few cinquains, but I like limericks better. Anyway, I wrote this poem to fit the category, and it took second place. So I had two second place poems in the 2022 PSI contest, and both of them were limericks! The poem is total fiction, of course. I love both of my brothers, and neither is taller than I am.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rob Lamberton 28 February 2026

I like limericks too, although I've not written all that many!

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Isadora Quagmire 28 February 2026

Excellent limerick! ! ! Very humorously penned! I am glad that this limerick is fiction though and that you love your brothers : ) Congratulations for getting 2nd place! ! !

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 20 March 2026

Congratulations, Kim. Amazing and well crafted limerick. I like limericks too. To my favorites.

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Timber Koleden 20 March 2026

I Always love reading your new poetry! Thank you for sharing this!

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Timber Koleden 20 March 2026

A brilliant limerick! Great job reaching second place! This poem is really ingenious; it also reminds me of my own brothers!

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Koffi B Sossou 28 February 2026

Sorry Kim, I rate this poem 'Sorry Sibling' 5*, 'but I can't say I like it at all.'

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Koffi B Sossou 28 February 2026

Nice piece written with humor.

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