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Getting a Grip- a Sunshiny Limerick

Just now I’m feeling quite glum Of sorrow, here is the sum No swimming this year I say with a tear My mind’s befuddled and dumb I really need a good splash To rid my soul of the trash I need a good swim For life is now grim I need to do something rash The Dolphin, my given name But now, I’m covered in shame I’m more like a whale That’s my sorry tale But I’m graceful all the same To Cyprus must take a trip I’m planning to skinny dip To be wild and free Sunshine and some glee Perhaps, I’ll then get a grip Eileen Manassian Ghali http://youtu.be/gKaT5uG80Ts : Bright Sunshiny Day. Not exactly on topic, but....a happy song. I'm in need of one! ENJOY!!!!!

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Jon A Cavanaugh

Date: 11/6/2013 11:27:00 PM

Thank you for sharing this wonderful limerick. This one put a big smile on my face.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/31/2013 8:49:00 AM

See comment below.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/1/2013 4:40:00 AM

I did......words fail me........thank you, for saving my yet again with your kindness.

Richard D Seal

Date: 10/30/2013 4:10:00 PM

The change will do you good, we all need to get away from it all now and again. Befuddled maybe sometimes, dumb never my little Desert Orchid. Get out there and splish splash to your hearts content. Take care, Richard

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/30/2013 4:12:00 PM

Thank you, Mr Seal......I do plan to go sometime soon. I won't be able to swim most likely, but.......it will be good to get away from it all, as you said. I will check in now and again to read the latest, so...I will NOT disappear! Awwwwwwww.....splish splash.......how I wish, Richard....How I wish!

Karen Anglesey

Date: 10/30/2013 3:48:00 PM

Quite the fun and enjoyable journey... so clever and whimsical..wonderful visuals ...hope you get that splash soon !

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/30/2013 3:49:00 PM

I'll go MAD if I don't! Thanks ever so much Karen! You are sweet!

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/30/2013 9:48:00 AM

Your heart must go up from here. Truly. A good & necessary reflection.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/30/2013 3:17:00 PM

Drake....I'm free and myself in the water...Confident...in control....graceful....ALIVE! I never leave the water once I'm in......I love swimming under water....touching the pool floor...doing handstands....yup...I LOVE TO SWIM....I LOVE TO SWIM!! I didn't this summer...It's absolutely KILLING me! :( Had no chance to go on holiday and it is just....I can't concentrate anymore. :( Oh well....thanks for the post! Hugs

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2013 8:36:00 AM

I don't like when you speak in a derogatory way about yourself. This one will not be going to my favorites. You are a beautiful talented woman and it is sad you do not see yourself that way.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 11/1/2013 4:39:00 AM

I'm speechless...thank you, Rick! You have bailed me out of the dumps so many times...I don't know how to thank you....

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/31/2013 8:49:00 AM

You connected shame and Whale so that was what I see as derogatory. The whale is a beautiful animal but you do not resemble one. You my dear are a beautiful and strong woman and are in comparably unique in all of history. Embrace that which can be no other.

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/30/2013 3:21:00 PM

Richard, thank you....the truth is the truth and I can't escape it....That's ok...whales have their own beauty....If you have a chance....read this link I'm sharing with you. It's adorable....The question is asked of women, Would you rather be a mermaid or a whale....Such an adorable write up! http://curvygirlrevolution.com/2011/10/05/whale-or-mermaid-id-rather-be-a-whale/ I am who I am, Richard, but thanks for being so gracious! It makes me feel warm inside.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/30/2013 6:46:00 AM

Making everyone feel sorry the summer has gone BUT your poem reminds all that summer is here to stay! Smile , dear Eileen, summer needs your sunshine!

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/30/2013 3:23:00 PM

:) Well, sunshine has come here to my page with your visit, my dear poet. :) Mou aresie avatar sou...esai poly omorphos, kai sophos...ma....Katapliktikos! :) Thank you for your wonderful words! I appreciate every single one! :) Hugs

Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/30/2013 6:33:00 AM

'I can see clearly now, the rain is gone'...LOVE that song! If you need someone to skinny-dip with in Cyprus I'm available (and you ain't no whale either!) - Tim

Eileen Manassian
Date: 10/30/2013 3:15:00 PM

Tim Tim Tim Tim...Where did you get your sweet sweet heart and disposition???? I'm very touched by your post....Pack your bags.....I'm going soon! ;) Lily of Lebanon...what an honor! :)

Tim Ryerson
Date: 10/30/2013 6:36:00 AM

I dub thee 'The Lily of Lebanon'...how's that?