Departing Words

The blast of his words unexpected.
The spoil underneath t’was suspected.
“I can’t ring the bell.
I’m buried in hell.”
The bones of the tape were projected.

10/17/2019

A NEW Halloween Inspired Limerick Poetry Contest
9/9/5/5/9 and aabba
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin
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Perrin Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 4:48 AM
Love it! Congratulations x
Devonshire Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 11:01 AM
Now that's a frightening image! Congratulations on your win, Kim. Have a Happy Halloween, Carolyn
Rodrigues Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 11:04 AM
Thank you, Carolyn!
Rose  Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 8:39 PM
oooh scary stuff Kim, congrats on your win , Excellent in creativity
Rodrigues Avatar
October 31, 2019 at 11:04 AM
Thank you, Pixie!
Allison Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 7:57 PM
clever limerick Kim, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Rodrigues Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 8:12 PM
Thanks, Jan! xx
Kitchin Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 7:14 PM
Kim, congratulations on your winning placement with your spooky and clever limerick!
Rodrigues Avatar
October 30, 2019 at 7:19 PM
Thanks so much, Tania! Fun contest!
Wolf Avatar
October 19, 2019 at 9:50 PM
I'm thinking that 'projected' can work a few different ways here. Nicely penned limerick, Kim. ~ Boo (Radley)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 23, 2019 at 8:42 PM
Wow! nice catch...like I've said before I love when other readers see more. LOL on the Boo Radley!
Laurie Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 5:53 PM
G'day Kim … not up to speed with Halloween but gee your limerick is so well written - thanks Kim - Lindsay
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 10:17 PM
Thank you, Lindsay! :)
Adams Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 3:17 PM
Great rhyme and flow. Creepy and so apt, definitely should place, I would say!.....Pat
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 3:55 PM
We will see! Thanks, Pat!
Ligon Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 2:39 PM
What a great Halloween limerick! This is eerie.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 3:55 PM
Thank you, Juliet!
Green Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 8:05 AM
This was great Kim. Is there no end to your talent? Happy Halloween. : )
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 8:24 AM
Pish-posh...lol! Thanks, sweet friend!
Gondolf Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 7:25 AM
Halloween is upon us. Best of luck in the contest, Kim. Hugs, John
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 8:24 AM
Thanks, John!
Raven Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 3:07 AM
Love the Limerick Kim. Halloween is on the way. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 7:11 AM
Be blessed, Mike! :)
Lamoureux Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 11:16 PM
Now I’m ready for Halloween. ;0)
Rodrigues Avatar
October 18, 2019 at 7:09 AM
LOL!
Dietrich Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 9:07 PM
Great flow in your Halloween limerick, Kim. Rhyme and meter spot on.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 17, 2019 at 9:09 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
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