Marie searching for love

(Marie from the Nutcracker grows ever older seeking her childhood dream...)

In her flat, thirty-something Marie
Is scrolling with mounting ennui;
Mr Right still eludes her -
She swipes left on Tinder,
Finding less and less fish in the sea
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Scragg Avatar
June 16, 2026 at 1:19 AM
A good limerick. Thank you for entering the contest.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
March 6, 2026 at 9:20 PM
like it :-)
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