Charcoal face

To win her whole heart was my sole goal,
In summer, I tanned just for her soul.
I sunbathed at Lagos Beach,
A Black there to woo a peach,
My face is now blacker than charcoal.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Fowler Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Love makes us do strange things. LOL Congratulations Maclawrence! :)
Famuyiwa Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Surely Linda. Thanks for your comment.
Kitchin Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Maclawrence, congratulations on your winning placement with your creative limerick.
Famuyiwa Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Thanks for the honour.
George Avatar
July 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
This has brought a chuckle to me. Real good one. All the best!
Famuyiwa Avatar
July 4, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Thanks Valsa.
Dutta Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Fine. Better Black Diamond. Blessings
Famuyiwa Avatar
June 30, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Alisha thanks for your comment.
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