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Cupid Shot Two Flaming Arrows

Perfect, we met on Cupid’s day;
but for mercurial horseplay
of the limbo bar.
Marriage tested with high-low games.
Imperfectly, we match; two flames -
and yet here we are.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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May Avatar
February 5, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Congrats on your win Kim
Crandall Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 6:16 PM
haha, mercurial horseplay - great way to meet!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
lol! Thanks!
Fowler Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Congratulations Kim! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
February 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Thank you, Linda!
Anaya Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Very creative & you nailed it! True to life.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 25, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Thank you, Anaya!
Etgen-Baker Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 2:03 PM
'limbo bar' how creative! best wishes with this contest entry
Rodrigues Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Thank you so much, my friend!
Hind Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
a nice Tail-Rhyme!! hope it wins <3
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Thank you kindly! Had fun writing it!
Gifford Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Cupid never gets it wrong, it was meant to be. Beautifully written, Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Thank you, Zyrool!
May Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Two flaming arrows igniting romance
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Yes! For sure!
DiMino Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Opposites attract...likes attract...love remains a mystery, never clear as white and black. Sounds like you live the secret -- flame in the compromised middle.
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Oh yes!
Goldsmith Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 8:39 AM
Your "Cupid Shot Two Flaming Arrows" is a lovely write with a great picture. I really enjoy reading. "Good Luck" Stay warm as you go writing away.............
Rodrigues Avatar
January 22, 2026 at 8:55 AM
This weekend could get brutal here in Georgia! Hope the electricity stays on. We do have blankets and a fireplace, if need be. We can wear the fireplace and burn the blankets…just kidding! Hugs
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