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6/21/2024 for Clerimerick Couplets (hybrid form) Poetry Contest

Guinevere

Guinevere
Was King Arthur's darling dear,
Once day, she said, "I'm sorry M'Lord,
I gave your nephew, Mordred, your sword".

Mordred was not a man one should entrust.
King Arthur was a bit more than nonplussed.
Guinevere said, "Don't sweat it",
But the king would regret it,
As the weasel dispatched him with a thrust.

The Knights of the Round Table all missed him and cried - 
Were Lancelot and Guinivere sorry he died?
Well, Sir Lance furrowed his handsome brow, and said "heck,
We should legislate a sword control background check."
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Toney Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM
David, I enjoyed your poem, especially the last two lines:-) Congratulations on receiving Honorable Mention.
Crandall Avatar
July 21, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Thanks Mark - it was fun!
Canerdy Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM
Well done, David~~clever and entertaining! Janice
Crandall Avatar
June 23, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Thanks Janice!
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