Circus Tightrope Walker

There was a wife of a tightrope walker
oil his tightwire to surprise the actor.
When arose holding long pole 
crowd roared, he slipped into roll
no net; with an ugly scowl turned to her.


3/3/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 3:33 PM
It would be terrible if someone actually did this to someone. tragedy they say is comedy too.
Proxenos Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 1:29 PM
A little sad, but great poetry Eve. Blessings, Jennifer.
Trifiatis Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 3:55 AM
How sad ! Poor lady! Nice Limerick though dear, Eve!
Somadas Avatar
March 4, 2020 at 3:01 AM
lol...At least you should provide a net.. Wonderful Limerick..
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