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Men In Black

Who are these notorious grim-faced men Government spies, aliens, perhaps Satan What color shows the real you? Pray it is a brighter hue! Just please don’t put on that black suit again

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Daver Austin

Date: 5/28/2012 10:49:00 AM

Congrats on the selection. We have a bunch of teen agers running around our neighborhood dressed in black with hoods. I hope they are not aliens because they live next door. Love the poem, love ya. daver

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/4/2010 9:07:00 AM

Carolyn, I have got to start finding your poems way in the back! This was a very nicely written limerick. Thanks for the read! LUv, Andrea

David Byrne

Date: 2/9/2010 7:29:00 PM

I love this!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 11/6/2009 4:41:00 AM

Very nice write, Carolyn, and interesting topic .. black.. I tend to wear more black than I should but it just seems to suite me.. my sister is always yelling ..u are too petite to keep wearing black and I guess she is right sometimes... I do love red, pink, purple and green and suddenly am into turquoise.. this poem makes one think... whom can u trust? glad u enjoyed my Jeus poem.. if I didi not start my day with HIM .... well they would not all be "happy days" .. LMB,PEPS "Sweetheart"

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 10/23/2009 7:24:00 AM

thankxxx Carolyn for your uplifting comments regarding my Bonding poem. I tried to always have a smile on my face for everyone ... that is what our Creator expects of us so I wouldn't want to disappoint HIM... glad u enjoyed it .... I thoroughly enjoy your Men in Black too.. that color has an essence all its own and u versed it perfectly... Linda-Marie

Michael Chapman

Date: 10/15/2009 1:30:00 PM

I did not get to read this poem but i'm sure it was great it has truly been awhile and i would like to publish my many poems ...if you have anyway to help a love struck young man please do so :) thanx. xoxo

Gert W. Knop

Date: 10/9/2009 3:46:00 PM

You're so right. I hate wearing black as black is not a colour for me. Of course, some people have to wear black, but black is for me the colour of mouring and not for joy and life. Well done Limerick, Carolyn! Love, Gert

Brian Strand

Date: 8/24/2009 8:38:00 AM

Yes Carolyn ..I've been a cricket fan for over 60+ years so sometimes it shows a you rightly discerned.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today

John Loving Iii

Date: 8/21/2009 4:00:00 PM

what's wrong with black it's the suit i minister in. jhloving iii

Lord R. E. Taylor

Date: 8/20/2009 8:12:00 PM

I liked that. It is truly amazing how the color people chooses to wear reflects their personality! BTW, you have mail! love Rob

Joyce Johnson

Date: 8/13/2009 10:37:00 AM

Thanks for commenting Carolyn. Actually I was writing from the hearts of my grandson and his wife, the parents of my great-grandson who died last Saturday. They will be consumed with what-ifs for awhile and I suffer with them. Love, Joyce

Jessica K

Date: 8/11/2009 4:46:00 PM

Awesome.....I like this piece alot :) -Jessica

Izzy Gumbo

Date: 8/8/2009 9:13:00 AM

This was a great movie and your poem is delightful! Yes, black suits and sunglasses at night... makes one think! I almost had to call out the MIB squad on the 'room mate' which by the way, is no longer. Out of the house and it was almost G. Springer material! I'll fill you in via email when I get the chance. Catching up with reading here and checking the entries in my contest. Hugs and much love always dear friend.

Derrick Burton

Date: 8/5/2009 9:12:00 PM

A good movie.....

Nathan Leccese

Date: 8/4/2009 3:17:00 AM

Well they could always be like the "Men in Black" movies! he he he. Covering up aliens and such! Nice write Carolyn. I missed your writing a lot. Nate.

Colin Mitchell Williams

Date: 8/2/2009 9:59:00 AM

Agents of misinformation, their purpose is to spread confusion and fear. I call it the theory of confounding. When you have a truth you wish to cover up, lie about it, lie about it so much that in the end the truth itself becomes unbelievable.... your work is always a pleasure to read Carolyn

John Rhinem

Date: 7/31/2009 10:21:00 AM

Smile! This makes me laugh dear! It seems a tad bit out of "Your Pretties Norm!!?" Smile, and I wonder, whom are those men in black? I have been wanting to get to "Your Precious Splendors, Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire!!!":):):) ~ And I sincerely hope that "Your Lovely" has been doing splendidly dear lady....And "Thank You" for "Your" comment; for it is always such a pleasure to see "Your Beauty!!!" ~ Smile, but, do watch out for those men in black...."Love to You, John!!!":):) On we go....

Sue Mason

Date: 7/31/2009 8:57:00 AM

Clever write here, Carolyn. They say black is very slimming ... smile ... Thanks so much for your ongoing comments!

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 7/29/2009 8:46:00 PM

I love it! The imagery is awesome! Great write and thank you for your nice comment.

Cecil Hickman

Date: 7/27/2009 9:48:00 PM

Well my friend this is indeed so cute and ingenious,,my color is blue like my eyes sometimes and at other times they are green,,shows my duality I guess,,anywaymy friend,,Thank you for reading and commenting and especially leaving such very nice words,,,blessings..Cecil

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 7/27/2009 7:20:00 PM

Hi Carolyn, Green!!! The answer to your question is, my favorite color and a symbol of personal growth, many shades of green for growth... Growth, for me, is an ongoing life process. Hopefully, the men in black won't adorn my doorsteps anytime soon. Sometimes, they seem to be everywhere, though. God Bless you, Lovingly, Dane

Derrick Burton

Date: 7/27/2009 2:27:00 PM

First short poem I have ever read from you. This is why I don't believe everything I hear or see, I find myself being judgemental. Enjoyed this short gem as always and enjoy your evening.

Bill Doggett

Date: 7/27/2009 11:02:00 AM

Carolyn, this is a great limerick, I love it, but would you explain, Black robs, or black suits. I think either would be very appropriate. Especially coming form you. Thank You Bill

Charlene Bird

Date: 7/27/2009 10:57:00 AM

Carolyn you are just so clever and always brilliant with your poetry, this is a thought provoking piece and leaves me wondering who are the Men In Black? You always keep the bar high my friend., Thank you kindly for your wonderful comments on my work always appreciated, Charlene

Matthew Anish

Date: 7/26/2009 8:54:00 PM

Who are the "black suited men". I hope I don't run into them! I selected you to write a poem for John Loving 11's "haunting" series of poems after Heidie Buys selected me. If you have already been named suggest someone else to continue the haunting. Sincerely Matthew Anish