Pigs Sty

One would be flabbergasted by
All the stink that is in the sty
The pigs sure don’t care
The smell in the air
It’s a paradise for a fly

Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 9/17/2017 10:37:00 PM
Loved this, for some strange reason. reminds me the song by Pink Floyd!
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Date: 9/17/2017 6:57:00 PM
this is really good, Russell. If I were you, I would start last line just with IS since you already had your subject stated in line four.
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Date: 9/17/2017 7:34:00 PM
Was going for syllable count there, lol.
Date: 9/17/2017 6:13:00 PM
Interesting work..Limericks are so clever..Thanks for the visits to my page..Flies do like to visit the farm animals for sure..Sara
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Date: 9/17/2017 11:54:00 AM
lol, that's all i got to say,very true Russell:)
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Date: 9/17/2017 8:12:00 AM
Good one Russell. So true :)
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Date: 9/17/2017 7:47:00 AM
I don't mind it either... earthy! Must have some farmer stuff in my past!!! LOL Another limerick whiz is making his mark!!! KUDOS!!!
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Date: 9/17/2017 7:47:00 AM
Very telling images of the stink and the fly--good observation and depiction, Russell!
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Date: 9/17/2017 7:32:00 AM
- Smells like ... @#@# ... good that someone enjoys it :))) - Great done, Russell - Lovely sunday to you and Emma :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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