Spring Fling

Spring Fling


In the midst of the instinct to mate
she went sniffing around for a date
and once on the scent
all her energy spent
succumbed to spring’s arduous fate


John G. Lawless
3/4/2015

submitted to – Spring Forward – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Debbie Guzzi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Allison Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 2:38 PM
Great humour John - many congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xxx
Dietrich Avatar
March 10, 2015 at 2:16 PM
Nicely done, nicely won, John. GREAT meter.
Bauer Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 11:04 AM
well done! this is a fine limerick...
Roper Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 10:18 AM
A very delightful write, a 7 and good luck on the contest.
Pinet Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 9:47 AM
A fun frolic in the imagination that is humorous nonsense that plays with words and sets us up for a chuckle. Emile.
Eaton Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 6:36 AM
Very cute John. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Janet
Lawless Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 6:45 AM
Thanks Janet for stopping by to comment.
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