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January 23, 2024

A Valentine Limerick Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

SECOND PLACE

Spreading Wings

desperately in love a song she sings,
for handsome valentine, rejoicing spring !
is he really aware,
breathtaking passion so rare,
how thrilled she is like a bird spreading wings !
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Baker Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations on the high finish in the contest, Mala. Well-deserved for this fine Valentines Limerick, my friend. A poet friend in Texas, Bill
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 28, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Thank you, Dear Bill. I got up at midnight, and felt like writing a poem - short and sweet. I am sorry, Dear Bill - I am getting late in replying, because I am travelling. Best wishes, Dear Poet.
George Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 8:31 PM
So beautiful. Hope he will respond to her serenade ! Congratulations Mala on your win!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:47 AM
Dear Valsa, Thank you for your visit and inspiring comment. I enjoy writing limericks - and reading the funny ones.
Gasun Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Beautiful and well-crafted limerick for Valentines my dear poet friend. I enjoyed this. Thank you so much for sharing and Congratulations on your win! Hugs
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:45 AM
Thank you, Dear Len. I enjoyed writing this limerick, Dear Friend. In few lines, this poetic form expresses a lot. Hugs ~
Dietrich Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM
very nice, Mala. Congrats
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Thanks, Andrea. Can't wait to read yours, Dear Poet.
Fowler Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Love the simile Mala. Very cute. Congratulations! :)
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Dear Linda, Thank you so much for your visit and encouraging comment. Love ~
Kitchin Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 8:52 AM
Mala, congratulations on your winning placement with your sweet limerick!
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 6, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Thank you, Tania. I am honoured.
Goldsmith Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your lovely Limerick write. Have a blessed day with your win..................
Ray Choudhury Avatar
February 4, 2024 at 7:35 AM
Thank you so much, Dear Paula. Appreciate your lovely comment. Looking forward to reading yours!
Bowring Avatar
January 29, 2024 at 7:52 AM
Dear sweet Mala, this is such a lovely limerick. I love the title too. ‘ like a bird spreading wings’ is such a beautiful image of the heart soaring when in love. Such a joy to read. Thank you for sharing. I hope you are well and you are having a good time on your travels. Take care and big hugs to you.xx
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 30, 2024 at 3:33 AM
Thank you, Dear Christina - your comment is so appreciated! I am well, and travelling - having great experiences.
Andresen Avatar
January 25, 2024 at 2:52 AM
- Thank you for a smile, Mala ... wonderful and certainly a sweet song ... best wishes in the contest :) - hugs ?
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 25, 2024 at 3:00 AM
Sorry for not commenting enough…I am travelling, and organizing a Book-talk on February 12.
Ray Choudhury Avatar
January 25, 2024 at 2:58 AM
Thank you, Anne-Lise! I wait for comments from my dearest friends…is there anything else more encouraging than that?! Lots of Hugs ~
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