Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Limerick

Chimera of Grandeur

CHIMERA OF GRANDEUR

Sheriff Barney had false swagger of air,
a braggart with chimera of grandeur,
skilled winner of women’s heart
couldn’t play well the lover’s part,
songs of romance fell flat on his tin ear.

February 12, 2019
Syllable count : 10/10/7/7/10

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Iris E. Sankey- Lewis May 2, 2021 at 6:44 AM I, too, like acrostic. You're inspiring me to try in like manner, with my name.

Iris E. Sankey- Lewis May 2, 2021 at 6:21 AM Still, you're considerate. Short and sweet in its own way, your little poem speaks volume diplomatically.