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Cinco De Mayo

In 1862, Mexicans were elated
As the French army was decimated
Today is Cinco de Mayo
Tacos—free Pico de gallo!
The Battle of Puebla is celebrated

Emperor Maximillian was fooled
by the Mexicans he thought he ruled
Carlota the Queen, insane
Died in France from her pain
After a firing squad had ensued



Note: The Chapultepec Castle:
Maximilian and Carlota´s Love Story

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Sara Kendrick Date: 5/28/2024 10:57:00 AM Thanks for the information and nice work. I enjoyed reading it. Sara K Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/28/2024 3:31:00 PM Thank you, Sara!

Robert Gorelick Date: 5/19/2024 6:36:00 PM Historical snippet to remember. An inspiring event you portray in these concise and moving limericks! My best Robert Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/20/2024 8:34:00 AM Thank you, Robert!

Beryl Edmonds Date: 5/17/2024 4:46:00 PM Fantastic, informative limericks Anaya… Beryl Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/18/2024 10:04:00 AM Thank you, Beryl!

Victor Buhagiar Date: 5/15/2024 1:56:00 AM Loved your limerick and historical knowledge (alas, I always hated history) Yet you gave us a picture of a great triumph. We need more of these. Hugs. Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/15/2024 10:35:00 AM Thank you, Victor! Hugs back to you

Duke Beaufort Date: 5/6/2024 5:11:00 AM Anaya, you pack a lot of history into this. Sad really how people have to suffer for freedom and then we just celebrate. Although...that's not 100% true these days. As a result of this limerick set, I reviewed more of the history and appreciate your poetic exploration of this Mexican period. Great picture card you've made as well!! Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/6/2024 10:15:00 AM This is true all over the world! I really enjoyed your Cinco De Mayo potw. History's stories complete anything needed to know especially important for politics. Thank you, Duke (love the name) graphics and poem from bing.com the limericks are mine.

Robert Gorelick Date: 5/5/2024 1:34:00 PM Send me some pico-de-gallo, I love Mexican food! California should remember that our cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco were founded when this was part of Mexican frontier. Years before the US's excited. A classy and festive limerick for the holiday! Robert Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/5/2024 5:42:00 PM Thank you, Robert! Being my family are Angelino's it's nice to have your historian insight we know so well. Happy Cinco de Mayo, Roberto ')

Susan Ashley Date: 5/5/2024 10:06:00 AM Dear Anaya, your celebratory limerick is fantastic! A wonderful poetic way to mark this momentous day. Great rhymes. I adore "Today is Cinco de Mayo/Tacos—free Pico de gallo!" Yes, send it in lol!! Your golden pen shines, my poet friend. Warmest wishes and happy Cinco de Mayo.. ~Susan Login to Reply I Am Anaya Date: 5/5/2024 10:32:00 AM Thank you, Susan, there is always something to celebrate. lol. Have a nice Cinco de Mayo! Hugs