Expressed

I’m pressed for time,
Impressed by mime,
Distressed, oppressed
And stressed by crime.

I’m best when I’m
On quest to climb;
Caressed by rhyme,
I’m in my prime.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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June 7, 2013 at 9:43 AM
Ilene... congratulations with your winning poem... in Heather's contest... Linda
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June 3, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Ilene, I loved the clever rhymes and word play in this one! Big congrats on your win in my contest :)
May Avatar
June 3, 2013 at 3:16 PM
congrats on your win
Johnson Avatar
May 7, 2013 at 10:40 AM
A rhyme sublime, like a stich in time. Can make the soul ring like a chime. :)
Johnson Avatar
May 6, 2013 at 9:16 AM
I'm short on time. :)
Poet Avatar
May 4, 2013 at 7:51 AM
Very nice Ilene!You are the rhyme queen here.
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May 4, 2013 at 7:10 AM
Well said Ilene ..... have a nice weekend, just relax. - Love your small poem. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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