A Poet Named Swain

There once was a poet named Swain 
Who had absolutely nothing to gain 
     He wrote doggerel all day 
     With nothing much to say 
The old fellow was a genuine pain.


SECOND PLACE WINNER
Written December 24, 2020
For Sencleri-Limoku Contest
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Chamberlain Avatar
January 1, 2021 at 3:00 AM
I say keep writing Swain, I love doggerel. :-) congratulations on your winning placement.
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2020 at 9:56 AM
Got a chuckle. Congrats on your winner. Sara
Hankins Avatar
December 31, 2020 at 2:07 PM
Thanks, Sara. I write too much doggerel!
Mcintosh Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 3:06 AM
So cute. Love it - Congrats on your win. God B L E S S you always
Hankins Avatar
December 28, 2020 at 8:53 AM
Thanks, Regina. I appreciated your compliment!
Krutsinger Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 9:39 AM
So much fun to read!
Hankins Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 10:52 AM
Thanks, Caren. I sure hope there isn't a Souper named Swain!
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