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Looks Can Be Deceiving

There was a young gal whose silk skin Was sewn up with some thread and a pin. It would drive the men mad, That sleek layer she had, Well, until she unraveled her skin. By Anne Currin

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Funom Makama

Date: 3/21/2016 11:55:00 AM

I choke with so much of your owe from this wonderful piece. You are a gem and blessed talent. Keep it up.

Terry O'Leary

Date: 2/24/2016 2:16:00 PM

Morbidly funny... Good limerick!!

Heather Ober

Date: 9/12/2015 8:25:00 PM

I miss reading your beautiful poetry!! Please come back soon! Only you could write a limerick like this - unique and edgy and full of interesting layers of imagery. Hope all is well with you!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/3/2014 12:34:00 AM

this one looks very familiar to me. I like it. did you use to have a lot more poems here? I am surprised not to see too many. Hope you will post a lot more!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/11/2014 4:33:00 PM

Hi Anne, hugs Rick

Chris Witherspoon

Date: 9/23/2013 9:44:00 PM

Ha... Nice! Very nice!!

Stephen Kilmer

Date: 9/20/2013 1:38:00 PM

Nicely done. Amazing how people hide under that layer of silk! ~Kilmer

Kelly Deschler

Date: 8/28/2013 4:13:00 PM

I really liked this poem, Anne, and I can relate to it! I know all to well how looks can be deceiving. You might like my poem titled "The Real Me". Please, read it sometime. I also wanted to say thank you for placing my poem "Serenity", in 7th place in your recent contest. I am glad you thought it was deserving! :)

Linda Xiao

Date: 8/17/2013 7:42:00 PM

Cleverly written; I love the flow and rhythm. And I like how you used "silk skin" to describe a person's deceiving looks. :) ~Linda

Danesh Morgan

Date: 8/11/2013 9:53:00 PM

yikes! what can i Say, frightening to the least, Yes we men can be driven, Mad or over heads! lols Need I Say anymore. . . ?

Debbie Duncan

Date: 8/10/2013 3:23:00 PM

yes ,,,, looks are for sure deceiving ;}

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 8/6/2013 9:53:00 PM

A great deal of commenters on this one, Anne. I see why. This is an awesome Limerick. The title rings true. This one really got under the skin. Always, Laura

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 8/6/2013 7:48:00 PM

This is so very clever Anne.....drove them mad mentally when skin came off, double edge sword skin....lol. Hugs

SKAT A

Date: 8/5/2013 8:40:00 PM

wow, epic, and the imagery sings beauty is only skin deep... why pay attention to the outer layers... enjoyed...SKAT

Mustapha Mohammed

Date: 7/26/2013 5:19:00 AM

Liked this one Anne.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 7/24/2013 10:36:00 AM

ha ha love it there are so many things that can be taken off at bedtime now from eyelashes to chicken fillets ... but silk skin oh no xx

Ako Henshaw

Date: 7/23/2013 12:07:00 PM

Short and very inspiring. Fascinating writing you got there.......Henshaw.

Ralph Mason

Date: 7/21/2013 6:37:00 PM

very nice. love the sssilk ssskin ending, warm thoughts, Ralph

Godwins Piyo

Date: 7/20/2013 11:01:00 PM

haha Awesome stuff, indeed looks can be magical till they tell you, you're on Scare Tactics..lol jus kiddin, wonderful poem:)....hugs and hugs....luv Godwins

John Posey

Date: 7/20/2013 4:04:00 PM

Great limerick, Anne.... I've tried a few with some success but they either come quickly or not at all.... Loved it.... Jake

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/16/2013 5:02:00 PM

anne, I don't know if I saw that blog of yours or not. I have to get off now and do dinner. but if I can still see what you wrote, I'll try to see. Luv, Andrea ps. the form is diminished hexaverse. You can see its form at Forms here at Soup. It tells how to do it.

Gabe Shelly

Date: 7/9/2013 9:36:00 PM

Art is subjective; no one can say what art is good or bad. But this is what I have to say. I like your poem, it's short and sweet. Yet, I think you screwed up on the first two lines. Each line should express an idea or in some way add to a preceeding verse or line. The first two lines are really one long one. I think you should have broken it down. Maybe like this 'There was a young girl who had silk skin//She had it sewn up with some thread and a pin'. But this is just my opinion. Keep writing.

Michael Ainsley

Date: 5/19/2013 8:17:00 AM

Truth is always there right behind the lies. Thanks to the madness of what we are told to pursue in life we often miss the greatest gift of all ;Knowing one another for who we truly are.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 4/25/2013 7:47:00 AM

You are awesome, girl! I've missed you. Hope all is well! This is so amazingly clever! Ah...what things you can accomplish at this beautiful age you are in! Don't wait too long to fulfill your dreams! Take it from this 45 year old dinosaur! Keep writing!!!!

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 3/30/2013 4:46:00 PM

Anne, this endures a good flowing verse, enjoyed your poem. Many Blessings with your Featured Poem of the week. By the way no matter my blue color or tune I am always here, spreading the colorful cheer.....Happy Easter!" xox~ LINDA