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© Copyright 2018 by Bartholomew Williams; all rights reserved.

Outshone

One evening, the stars seemed so bright. 
A child thought she’d see them all night.
        Along came full moon,
        And then pretty soon,
It drowned out most stars with its light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Dietrich Avatar
November 20, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Great meter and charm in this one!
Williams Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea! I appreciate your supportive words and am glad you enjoyed this limerick. Very best, Bartholomew
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