Paul Callus Poet Limerick

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A Limerick For Lara

[Dedicated to my niece, Lara.]

There was a young lady called Lara
She dreamt of adventure at Tara
Then one day right at dawn
With the wind she was gone
To double for Scarlett O’Hara.

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Susan Ashley December 26, 2017 at 9:23 PM Ohh this is so adorable Paul :) Your niece must have loved it! I love 'Gone With The Wind'. I've seen the movie several times and I've read the book - I never wanted the story to end.. A fun and lovely limerick my witty friend :) Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Paul Callus December 27, 2017 at 10:55 AM Yes, she did love it, Susan; I bet she had the same reaction as yours:) Thank you for enjoying and posting these lovely comments. ~ Warm regards // paul

Eve Roper July 17, 2017 at 10:24 AM this is so cute, love it... Have a wonderful day ~* Paul Callus July 17, 2017 at 1:56 PM I'm glad you enjoyed it, Eve...thank you! Regards // paul

Kim Rodrigues July 11, 2017 at 9:46 AM Very pretty! A fun limerick! Paul Callus July 11, 2017 at 11:01 AM Thank you, Kim. ~ Regards // paul

Maria Williams April 11, 2017 at 10:20 PM Oh how I love this limerick, especially as Gone with the Wind was one of my favorite movies. Another was Dr. Zhivago, love the old classics, and named my daughter Lara. I will show her this limerick of yours. Thanks for sharing. Paul Callus April 13, 2017 at 10:02 AM I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it, Maria! Also pleased to note that your daughter is called Lara;maybe she'd like to adopt my Limerick, too:) The old classics will never die; I really enjoyed Dr. Zhivago. Regards ~ paul

Carolyn Devonshire April 10, 2017 at 10:16 AM A perfect limerick, Paul. I hope Lara has fun playing O'Hara at Tara. Clever rhymes. I bet your niece loves this dedication! Hugs, Carolyn Paul Callus April 11, 2017 at 2:34 PM Thank you, Carolyn. Indeed, she does:) Hugs // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 9, 2017 at 8:30 PM aha, and congratulations are in order as well. WAY to GO! Paul Callus April 11, 2017 at 1:39 PM Thank you Andrea. I'm pleased you enjoyed:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich April 9, 2017 at 6:22 PM cute as the dickens, Paul!

Joseph May April 9, 2017 at 3:33 PM Lovely dedication Paul..Congrats on your win Paul Callus April 9, 2017 at 4:18 PM Thank you, Joseph. Once again, congrats on placing first! // paul

Lynn Marie April 8, 2017 at 4:43 PM A lovely dream she has, so beautifully penned Paul :-) she must have glowed reading this..so sweet. lynnxx Paul Callus April 11, 2017 at 12:20 PM I am glad you enjoyed it, Lynn:) Thank you. Regards // paul

Emile Pinet April 8, 2017 at 2:22 PM This is excellent in form, delivery and content. The playful manipulation of words is witty and clever, I'm sure Lara must have been wearing a smile after reading this. Emile. Paul Callus April 11, 2017 at 11:50 AM Thank you, Emile. As usual, your feedback is a pleasure to read. Regards // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen April 8, 2017 at 2:11 PM - She has wonderful dreams - Lovely written, Paul :)- Luck in the contest - Best wishes for a wonderful Easter :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Paul Callus April 11, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise! may you too have a lovely, happy Easter:) Hugs // paul

John Michaels April 8, 2017 at 9:01 AM Great stuff, Paul. I really like this! Paul Callus April 8, 2017 at 1:45 PM Pleased you liked it, John; thank you. Regards // paul

Eileen Manassian April 7, 2017 at 5:28 AM :) Absolutely beautiful, dear. Loved this piece. How delightful Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 4:47 PM I am absolutely glad that you like it, Eileen...thank you:) Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Ilene Bauer April 6, 2017 at 7:53 PM nicely done, paul! i enjoyed and i'm sure lara will, too... Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 4:44 PM Thank you, Ilene. Have a nice weekend. // paul

Arthur Vaso April 6, 2017 at 7:46 PM I am sure she will love this! Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 4:35 PM She has already seen it, Arthur, and I'm sure she doesn't mind being compared to Scarlett:) // paul

Anne-Marie Coreggia April 6, 2017 at 6:35 PM Cleverly done, I'm sure your niece will love it. Has she read the book or seen the movie ? Amitiés Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 4:20 PM Yes, she has, Anne-Marie. Thank you for paying me a lovely visit. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Kind regards to you too. // paul

Tim Smith April 6, 2017 at 5:50 PM Ah, excellent Paul. Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 3:27 PM Thank you, Tim. Regards // paul

Agnes Krampe April 6, 2017 at 5:18 PM Nice one :) I love Gone with the wind Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 3:25 PM Thank you, Agnes. I read the novel and watched the film...enjoyed both. Regards // paul

Jan Allison April 6, 2017 at 5:10 PM aww this is cute Paul I also submitted a limerick as I can't resist writing this form:-) good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Paul Callus April 7, 2017 at 3:12 PM Glad you liked it, Jan. I'm not surprised you entered a Limerick, a form you excel in! Hugs // paul