A Myth and Proverb United

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A melt down occurred high outside
That ended a fabulous ride
Let's love licorice
But recall Icarus
Whose fall was preceded by pride


Author's note: Licorice is dark and an allegory for the bad things one needs in life.  We know that bad is stimulating, but too much of a good thing can have the opposite effect.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 10/26/2013 3:09:00 PM
Hello Duke, I was trying to find a recent Limerick, fresh to my eyes... sweet smiles.. I've read all your recent post. Hops to see a new one from you soon... always~ LINDA
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Date: 9/7/2013 3:56:00 PM
Duke, I don't know what I need in life.. stopping by to read a few limericks for the night.. xox~ Linda
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Date: 8/25/2013 3:09:00 PM
I really like the crafty way you mix wisdom with a fine piece of fun poetry... a great one :)
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Date: 8/6/2013 9:45:00 PM
This was fantastic. Not only enlightening but brilliant. Always, Laura
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Date: 8/4/2013 12:32:00 AM
Duke, I am glad to finally see this one too. I know your poem had nothing to do with this, but it somehow reminded me also of the poor girl last week who fell out of a roller coaster to her death. Did you hear of it in the news? She had even asked them to make sure she was secured before taking off on the ride!! I love the Icarus myth and i like this clever union of proverb and myth.
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Date: 7/21/2013 1:57:00 PM
At first I thought it was about the lady who fell off the roller-coaster just two days ago. And died. But other then that I like it ;}
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Date: 7/21/2013 11:17:00 AM
- Unique write, dear Duke! - Well done. - Have a nice Sunday! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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