5 Limeraikus

Again and again 
and again, and then is when 
again, it’s again ...  

A nurse (to be terse) 
made things worse. I see, if free 
this she, would reverse  

At night, a ship’s light 
wasn’t bright. It’s glow, more low 
can’t go – though it might!  

We flow, to and fro, 
fast and slow. We sway this way 
like so, off we go.

 I fear that it’s clear, 
there’s none here. “No ale” I wail 
“I’m frail without beer.”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Agustin Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style (combining limericks and haikus). Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Critten Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Gosh, what an amazing welcome! Thank you Beata.
Lacasse Avatar
March 23, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Love your use of internal rhymes, every poem is brimming with them. They add such a wonderful lightness of touch to an already gentle form. My favorite's the last one - been there -, but they're all really nice.
Critten Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Thank you for your generous words.
Allison Avatar
March 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
your poems made me smile especially the ending! hugs jan xx
Critten Avatar
March 22, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Thank you, I'm not sure that many "haiku purists" would approve though.
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