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Written 1/19/25 for Dumpster Fire contest

Dumpster Fire

Once you were object of my desire 
Kisses that lifted me higher and higher 
Your mask came off
Fantasy was then lost
This love story is a dumpster fire

Copyright © Karen Jones | Year Posted 2025

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February 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Well if that's not a 'mic-drop' I don't know what is! Nice one Karen

February 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Thanks Fj!

January 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM

My ex-husband was like that thank goodness he’s my ex. Enjoyed it. Good luck in the contest.

January 21, 2025 at 7:06 AM

So glad you moved on! Thanks Eve

Christopher Delegans

January 19, 2025 at 10:02 PM

A good ole cloak and dagger tale. Well done!

January 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM

I am glad you like it Christopher! Thanks

January 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Ha, ha! A surefire winner. (Pun intended). ~ Gershon

January 20, 2025 at 3:56 AM

lol thanks dear Gershon!

January 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Great verse Karen! All the best and hope you have a great day:)

January 20, 2025 at 3:55 AM

Komal thanks and good day to you as well!

Suzanne Delaney

January 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM

Good one, Karen: Excellent flowing verse and premise. A real winner. SuZ

January 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Wow! Thanks for believing in me Suz!

January 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM

A love that went up in flames, good luck in the contest Karen. xx

January 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM

Thanks

Anne-Lise Andresen

January 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM

- You never know what's hiding behind the mask... good thing you found his real face... and dumped him :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

January 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise! Hugs

Victor Buhagiar

January 19, 2025 at 2:02 AM

Perfect limerick. Should rate high.

January 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM

Really? Thanks Victor!

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