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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!!!!!

Copyright © Eileen Manassian | Year Posted 2013

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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. Login to Reply

Richard Lamoureux Date: 10/31/2013 8:49:00 AM See comment below. Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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 ! Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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. Login to Reply 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! Login to Reply 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 Login to Reply 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?