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Lost Lover

There was a lady from old Dubai Lost her lover and began to cry She gave up her courting And wanton cavorting She hurt so bad she wanted to die. Written March 31, 2022 9-9-6-6-9 syllables checked with PS For “On a Lim” poetry contest Sponsored by Joseph May

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/31/2022 7:41:00 PM

Excellent limerick, Milton. Really enjoyed. Btw, I lived close to Dubai for some time!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 8:59:00 PM

How about that! Thanks so much, Mala, for your sweet comment on my limerick.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/31/2022 2:12:00 PM

I really like your take on this topic, Milton. Which character is this on a tv show? Or is it from a movie?

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 2:31:00 PM

It could be either, Andrea. I should have identified the character by name. I have tried to remove it from the contest for a rewrite, but it has already been read. Oh well,...so be it. Soup Mail.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/31/2022 12:30:00 PM

Poor thing; although if from Dubai, rich in other ways.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 3/31/2022 1:25:00 PM

I'd say so. She can put on her jewels and get another lover, I'm sure.