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unattainable: a limerick.

The beautiful love I longed to attain Blew away as if stolen by a hurricane I searched but could not find That which will never be mine Now tears fall from my eyes like rain Mind and Life Matters limerick poetry challenge … Continue reading

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summer: a limerick.

This is dedicated to my children… kind of. — You wanted summer, that’s what I thought… But within days, you’re bored and too hot. When I say read if you feel lazy, You look at me like I’m crazy… Maybe … Continue reading

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once upon a time: a limerick.

Once upon a time, she believed in magic The awe, the splendor, and the fantastic But he left her in confusion He shattered the illusion All that was beautiful turned tragic Mind and Life Matters limerick poetry challenge – prompt: once … Continue reading

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wedding: a limerick.

They called me beautiful that night Amidst rain drops and moonlight But I have to confess It was the wrong dress It never should have been white. The prompt included a picture of a lovely wedding sign with attached white … Continue reading

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color: a limerick.

I almost didn’t post a limerick this week… but this morning, after little sleep, on a post-it note by the bed, I wrote this in probably less than a minute. I guess it came to me in my (unable-to) sleep. … Continue reading

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envy: a limerick.

envy. Just like you, I wanted to be Confident, fearless, worry-free. But you hid your blues, An elaborate ruse. All along you wanted to be me. Mind and Life Matters limerick poetry challenge – prompt: envy

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nantucket. #nationallimerickday

Somebody (Meg) may have clued me in that today is National Limerick Day. Of course, I had no idea such a day existed, let alone that it was today. I wanted to finally use “Nantucket” in one of these but … Continue reading

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mother: a limerick.

mother. We would fight with each other When she made me feel smothered But now I am grown With kids of my own And I have turned into my mother. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! Mind and Life … Continue reading

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