His Last Tear

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I know limericks are made to have a humorous punch line at the end, but I tried something a little different this time. This is a limerick with no punch line, I call it a "Saderick" (LOL) A limerick with a sad ending rather than a happy or humorous ending.

This is an example for my upcoming contest...get your pens ready.

This contest should be fun :)

I once knew a gentleman of old age He worked hard his whole life...minimum wage He wrote a book full of love Before he went up above "I love you all" He wrote, on his last page He lived long...almost one hundred years old Said his friends "He had a heart made of gold" He's seen and shed...many tears Thousands...through all of his years He left one more, on his bed...I've been told

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Caycay Jennings

Date: 7/30/2019 8:11:00 PM

I agree with Sandra: this is not humorous but emotionally touching and also dramatically moving. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/30/2019 10:28:00 AM

Hello Charles Messina, Charlie i like this poem. He left one tear behind,yes I can see that happening. Have a nice day my friend.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 7/29/2019 1:38:00 AM

G'day charles ... perhaps the old man was worn out - another nice double limerick charles - Lindsay

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/28/2019 12:55:00 PM

"one more" what did the old man leave...he couldn't take it anyway...Nice write...

Sandra Adams

Date: 7/28/2019 10:23:00 AM

I have never written a limerick and see they are often funny but i actually like this one more than the funny ones...it has more meaning behind the words! Enjoyed this well penned poem :) hugs