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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Date: 11/14/2019 4:48:00 AM
Love it! Congratulations x
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Date: 10/31/2019 11:01:00 AM
Now that's a frightening image! Congratulations on your win, Kim. Have a Happy Halloween, Carolyn
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2019 11:04:00 AM
Thank you, Carolyn!
Date: 10/30/2019 8:39:00 PM
oooh scary stuff Kim, congrats on your win , Excellent in creativity
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/31/2019 11:04:00 AM
Thank you, Pixie!
Date: 10/30/2019 7:57:00 PM
clever limerick Kim, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/30/2019 8:12:00 PM
Thanks, Jan! xx
Date: 10/30/2019 7:14:00 PM
Kim, congratulations on your winning placement with your spooky and clever limerick!
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/30/2019 7:19:00 PM
Thanks so much, Tania! Fun contest!
Date: 10/19/2019 9:50:00 PM
I'm thinking that 'projected' can work a few different ways here. Nicely penned limerick, Kim. ~ Boo (Radley)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/23/2019 8:42:00 PM
Wow! nice catch...like I've said before I love when other readers see more. LOL on the Boo Radley!
Date: 10/18/2019 5:53:00 PM
G'day Kim … not up to speed with Halloween but gee your limerick is so well written - thanks Kim - Lindsay
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 10:17:00 PM
Thank you, Lindsay! :)
Date: 10/18/2019 3:17:00 PM
Great rhyme and flow. Creepy and so apt, definitely should place, I would say!.....Pat
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 3:55:00 PM
We will see! Thanks, Pat!
Date: 10/18/2019 2:39:00 PM
What a great Halloween limerick! This is eerie.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 3:55:00 PM
Thank you, Juliet!
Date: 10/18/2019 8:05:00 AM
This was great Kim. Is there no end to your talent? Happy Halloween. : )
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 8:24:00 AM
Pish-posh...lol! Thanks, sweet friend!
Date: 10/18/2019 7:25:00 AM
Halloween is upon us. Best of luck in the contest, Kim. Hugs, John
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 8:24:00 AM
Thanks, John!
Date: 10/18/2019 3:07:00 AM
Love the Limerick Kim. Halloween is on the way. Have a wonderful Friday. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 7:11:00 AM
Be blessed, Mike! :)
Date: 10/17/2019 11:16:00 PM
Now I’m ready for Halloween. ;0)
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/18/2019 7:09:00 AM
LOL!
Date: 10/17/2019 9:07:00 PM
Great flow in your Halloween limerick, Kim. Rhyme and meter spot on.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 10/17/2019 9:09:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
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