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Poetry Wasn't Enough - a Triple Limerick

Remember how Daffodil Finnigan Was determined to never begin-again Loving a man -- So she constantly ran From men -- so’s not to fall-in-again! Well, into her life walked a poet, Who dug her, and -- meaning to show it -- But easy-to-hate, And weigh over-wait -- To bolster his chance to not blow it - Plied her with poetry - sending his best - Some of them poignant…others in jest… Showering her with verse, ‘Til she deemed it a curse, Then she sued him…for being a pest!

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Jenna Logan

Date: 5/28/2022 7:14:00 AM

I've just found these fun limericks. Well composed, Mark.

Mark Stellinga
Date: 5/29/2022 6:32:00 AM

Thank you, my dear. I've had a few published in Saturday Evening Post limerick contests. I see you're an avid & talented rhymer as well. How delightful. For me, it's all about 'LYRICAL'. 60 years of exclusively genuine verse. I do bounce around from mooshy to ear-burners, but I have fans for both. Stay safe, Mark

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/23/2022 11:10:00 AM

Ha! Delightful, my friend. Absolutely delightful. I'm still chuckling.

Mark Stellinga
Date: 5/23/2022 12:02:00 PM

Thanks, Milt - take care --