I Should Have Bought Violets

I gave my true love a red rose For Valentine’s Day, this I chose I was aiming to please But the bloom made her sneeze Now I can’t tell the rose from her nose
For the: Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue - A Valentine Challenge In One Of Five Ways Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich
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Zahid Avatar
December 31, 2022 at 9:56 AM
Haha, that's sad... Very well penned. Good luck in the contest.
Jones Avatar
June 16, 2022 at 2:10 AM
Funny and melodic. I like this a lot Chris. Belated congrats!
Calasibetta Avatar
March 25, 2022 at 9:07 AM
Very cute! :)Paulette
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 12, 2022 at 9:04 PM
This is so cute and funny at the same time Chris. I loved it! I have been so busy lately making house repairs I just haven’t had much time for Poetry and I have really missed it. Poetry always cheers me. Blessings xxoo
Macfarlane Avatar
February 19, 2022 at 7:31 AM
Hahaha. This is great. Congratulations on your win. Hugs
Peck Avatar
February 17, 2022 at 5:02 PM
Great limerick! Congratulations!
Roper Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 7:53 PM
Chris so funny. Congratulations on your win in Andera’s contest. Happy Valentin's Day :) Blessings my friend
Flood Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 11:07 AM
A fun write, Chris. congrats. Terry
Daniel Avatar
February 14, 2022 at 5:25 AM
Hilarious, Chris:) congratulations on your win:)
Lillico  Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 8:14 PM
That’s Awesome! :) Congrats!!! M.
Dietrich Avatar
February 13, 2022 at 6:13 PM
the beat and the rhyme Perfecto, Chris. AND funny. Congrats
Sands Avatar
February 12, 2022 at 1:32 PM
I enjoyed this fun poem, Chris. I hope all is well :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Hello Chris, I couldn't help to laugh reading your poem. Peace& Love, Darlene
Bauer Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 1:58 PM
ha! very funny, chris! good luck in the contest...
Faulkner Avatar
February 7, 2022 at 1:20 PM
Hope your lady forgives you :) Very clever, especially the last line, Chris~
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