Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

Skydive

There’s something to be said for shooting blanks
I get seven free tiles and my mind cranks
     The word I choose is “Skydive”
     Hoping to return alive
Just one of many wild-eyed pranks

Bucket list items have been on my mind
To lose at Scrabble games, I am resigned
     Soar with birds and feel so free
     But something’s approaching me
Scrabble police! When I land, I’ll be fined!


*Entry for Nancy’s “Scrabble” contest
October 28, 2011

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Carol Sunshine Brown November 17, 2011 at 5:53 AM A belated Congratulations on your win in Nancy's "Scrabble" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Nancy Jones November 13, 2011 at 1:40 PM I can see your wild eyes all over this one, Carolyn, love it! I'd like to skydive, too, if it weren't for that landing part.... Thanks so much for the write and for supporting my 'test. Beauty day, namaste~N

Daver Austin November 3, 2011 at 10:58 AM Eye looz at scrample to - kant unnerstan it. A pair of winners. Love, daver

James Fraser November 1, 2011 at 2:13 PM Scrabble and Skydiving in poem. It sure doesn't happen every day. Good luck in the concert Carolyn. I'm taking one day at a time presently. Hopefully I'll be settled in my Flat early next year. Thank you for your kind words, they have always been so much appreciated :) :)

Jack Horne October 30, 2011 at 11:55 AM LOL, love this witty one, especially the first line!!! Many congrats on all your wins - I still can't think who says that...

Russell Sivey October 28, 2011 at 7:34 PM Ha Ha Carolyn, this is quite the funny write! I love the line, "Scrabble police! When I land, I'll be fined!" that puts the icing on the cake! Great work!!