Dorian Gray

(Limerick) 


There was a man called Dorian Gray
Who tried hard not to get old and gray 
So a swap he just did
Portrait wrinkles did rid 
Till his rotten flesh ate it away. 


Dorian Petersen Potter 
aka ladydp2000 
copyright@2011 


September,10, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 10:51 PM
and that is the story of Dorian Grey!!! I love that tale. Nicely represented.
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 13, 2014 at 10:01 AM
Thank you Andrea! xxxx D.
La France Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 4:49 PM
I recall seeing the movie of Dorian Gray and of course, I read the book, you captured poor Mr. Grays problem in a nutshell, wonderful ~~
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 11, 2014 at 8:16 PM
Thank you Broken Wings! Glad to know that you think so abut my D.G. Limerick. The best to you my friend! xxxx D.
Bateman Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 1:45 PM
Nice Limerick here Dorian!! Suffice it to say that Mr. Dorian Grey did not have a very nice outcome at the end. Enjoyed your work here. Cheers, Gary
Petersen Potter Avatar
September 10, 2014 at 4:26 PM
Thank you Gary! Nice to know you think so. Best wishes to you! xxxx D.
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