Bookworm

Silverfish you are well-named,
Silver you have; and fish? Fake!
I haven't read all these books, famed,
Is it, hence, their ribs you break...?

Maps many you neatly mold,
With holes, in nooks, nicely knit;
Throats of my poem books, old,
Have you, dear, knowingly slit...??


21 March 2023 
A SIMPLE POETRY CONTEST Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John lawless
Rhymes Checked At: Rhyme Zone
Syllables Checked At: How Many Syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Gasun Avatar
April 1, 2023 at 9:18 AM
A well-crafted poem for the theme my dear friend. Big congrats on your shining win! Thanks for sharing. Hugs
Kauffman Avatar
March 31, 2023 at 11:37 AM
Very clever Chris! Wonderful, original, theme for the contest. Congratulations on your win. Blessings to you!
Fowler Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 5:21 PM
Wonderful Alex. Quite the write! Congratulations on your win! :)
Alex Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 10:14 PM
Thank you very much. May God Bless You!
Lawless Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 12:59 PM
I missed the subtlety of this on first reading.....but it tempted me to return. Nicely done and thanks for entering the contest
Alex Avatar
March 30, 2023 at 10:14 PM
Thank you very much for giving me this opportunity. May God Bless You!
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