Love In Flames

She loved the skylark
And she loved the grub
She didn't love me
Therein lie the rub

I penned her sonnet
On scented paper
She set it aflame -
Vanished in vapor


11-14-19
Contest : McWhirtle Me
Sponsor : Charles Messina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Allison Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 2:19 PM
aww what a sad scenario that many can relate to, Many congratulations on your win, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas:-) hugs Jan xx
Messina Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 10:09 AM
Great write, Larry. Congratulations on your win and Happy Holidays to you and your family
DiMino Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 10:06 PM
Yep. Been there. Great read!
Bradfield Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 10:09 PM
Thank you kindly, Joe
Gauthier Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 9:11 PM
Fun poem, Larry. What woman could possibly resist a lovely sonnet?!
Bradfield Avatar
November 14, 2019 at 9:33 PM
My sentiments exactly, Line!!….must be cold up there . It's cold in Texas
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