John Lawless Poet Limerick

John Lawless - For What's In a Name Contest

He worked for the wages of sin
knowing his chances were slim
surname of Lawless
tree on his shield crest
taut rope hanging over stout limb


John G. Lawless
11/21/2015

submitted to – What’s in your name – poetry contest
sponsor – C.T.

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Balveen Cheema December 8, 2015 at 5:16 AM Congrats John! Lawless tree on his shield crest- wonderfully expressed!

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores December 7, 2015 at 7:11 AM Congratulations on the placement of the contest John.

Teddy Kimathi December 7, 2015 at 6:22 AM Congratulations for your wonderful winning verse John! ;-)

Viv Wigley December 7, 2015 at 12:23 AM A great little Lim, John, and I think your surname is terrific anyway. Congratulations! Viv

Dr. Upma A. Sharma December 7, 2015 at 12:09 AM Loved ur brilliant take on theme John.. congrats on big win!

Eve Roper December 6, 2015 at 11:07 PM I love your write, John, congratulations on your win!

C T December 6, 2015 at 5:41 PM thanks. CT

Paul Callus November 25, 2015 at 12:32 PM Enjoyed both limerick and the play on word 'lawless':) gl in the contest. Regards // paul

Rizwana Bhurani November 23, 2015 at 8:05 AM Self appeal with fun....grt ..best wishes

Andrea Dietrich November 22, 2015 at 3:31 PM hahaha. That would make one funny crest! John Lawless November 22, 2015 at 4:39 PM Yeah, Andrea, the last name has made for some interesting interactions throughout my life.