Constance La France Poet Limerick

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Limerick 6 - Song Bird

 

I write of sad things in my life for you,
And win sometimes first place and this is true;

Some hate my weeping words,
That I write like a song bird;

So I  give me, a compliment or two.


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June 20, 2015


Limerick

Inspiration Quote:

"When you cannot get a compliment in any other way, pay yourself one."
Mark Twain


For the contest, Write with the Wit of Twain
Sponsor, Andrea Dietrich 

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Sara Kendrick July 25, 2015 at 2:31 PM Perfection indeed…Way to go with this win..Congrats!!Sara

Kim Merryman July 20, 2015 at 9:56 PM Good one, Constance! Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

James Inman July 20, 2015 at 10:51 AM Your on my Fav list. (Just ahead of me.)

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2015 at 3:14 PM You chose a really cool quote to emulate, Constance. That last line is adorable. Congrats for your win.

Skat A July 19, 2015 at 2:33 PM Broken, Congratulations on your awesome win... LOVE SKAT

Alexis Y. July 19, 2015 at 1:51 PM BW, congratulations on a awesome :-)Alexis

Viv Wigley July 19, 2015 at 1:46 PM Nice verse, BW, and ignore the critics- I love you. Congrats and kisses, Viv xx

Jan Allison July 19, 2015 at 1:08 PM Dropping back with my congratulations Broken Wings:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick June 23, 2015 at 3:50 PM I like the quote from Mark Twain..I enjyoyed reading your creative work..Reads like a winner to me..Thanks for dropping by..

Ravi Sathasivam June 21, 2015 at 4:48 AM Excellent. Very emotional write. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Afolabi Muideen June 21, 2015 at 2:04 AM You painted this fabulous piece beautiful. You are always doing and I know the good will never change in you. Good luck in the contest.........A.M.

James Marshall Goff June 20, 2015 at 9:54 PM Agreed with your comment and this limerick, Constance, well done....i self published FOR FREE....mostly to protect my favorite poems...I only will change a poem for punctuation...never content, as only my instinct knows my intentions! life is short, if I'm happy happy, that's all I need! love, jimbo

Alexis Y. June 20, 2015 at 8:08 PM BW, you write exceptional. Please don't ever change. Awesome Limerick! Good luck in the contest. You get a7 from me. :) Alexis

Eve Roper June 20, 2015 at 5:11 PM I believe like Jan, don't you dare change your style that is what makes up your essence of who you are. 7777+++ Hugs Eve

Dorian Petersen Potter June 20, 2015 at 5:10 PM Excellent pen BW! Very nice emotional Limerick.I really enjoyed it. A 7!Good luck in the contest!:) Wishing you a very lovely weekend!In his light!God bless you!:) D.

Jan Allison June 20, 2015 at 4:54 PM you write beautiful emotional poetry Broken wings - never change your style! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx