Flash of Gold

Leprechauns lurk in the wood,
cackling and doing no good -
drinking and counting up gold,
even flashing at fairies, I'm told.

written 4th March in Robert's LIND30 form for Andrea's March In contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 5/4/2022 4:25:00 PM
Oh, those naughty leprechauns, lol! Your verse is a delight, Jack, and cleverly titled too! Love the last line.. your witty pen never fails. Belated congratulations for your win, my friend. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 3/17/2022 2:04:00 AM
Perfect to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Congratulations on your trophy win Jack. I loved it. Blessings xxoo
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Date: 3/15/2022 8:55:00 AM
Love this light and fun limerick~no wonder it took 1st place! Congratulations! :)Paulette
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Date: 3/14/2022 3:17:00 PM
a joy to read Jack, Many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 3/13/2022 6:53:00 PM
A very beautiful work. Congratulations!
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Date: 3/13/2022 6:32:00 PM
Jack, this is delightful! CONGRATS on your well-deserved win. Janice
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Date: 3/13/2022 6:20:00 PM
Yes! Whimsy, Andrea is spot on Jack! Congrats!
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Date: 3/13/2022 2:40:00 PM
hey you got number one spot. So glad to see this is your poem and that you brought a leprechaun onto the scene. Loved the whimsy here. big Congrats.
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Date: 3/7/2022 6:55:00 AM
Leprechauns have been known to be a bit naughty at times, and your poem supports that hearsay, Jack :) Best regards // paul
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Date: 3/4/2022 6:07:00 PM
Great fun Jack. Big smiles here.
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Date: 3/4/2022 10:21:00 AM
Lol. Funny ! Good one Jack :)
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Date: 3/4/2022 9:21:00 AM
Classic! Great twist! To mine faves Jack! jimbo
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