Stop Sign

Once I
saw my

shadow
follow

something
unseen

oh my!
cried I

come back
on track

but then
chagrin

it showed
side road

Sorry
Charlie!

saw sign
free wine!

old vine
sublime

made stop
no thought

you’d miss
remiss

amiss
kiss kiss
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Wolf Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 9:05 AM
Those last four syllables gobsmacked me into cheshire cat smiles and hearty laughs. Very, very good!! Keep the humor coming, Linda. Smiles for miles, Gershon
Fowler Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 10:33 AM
So glad I can spread a little humor gw.:) Life is short and laughter heals. kiss kiss ;), Linda
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January 16, 2021 at 8:09 AM
Strange I thought that I had commented on this one. These are not easy but you have done well. Thanks for your visit. Sara
Fowler Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 8:48 AM
Well I'm glad you commented again ;) Many thanks for the supportive comment! Linda
Buhagiar Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 5:53 AM
beautiful rhyme and pace. I never did one of these. You did well. ~~
Fowler Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 6:25 AM
Hi Victor. Thanks for the read and visit. You should try one - they're kinda fun :)) Linda
Horsman Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 9:39 PM
Clever and ever so rhythmic. Love it.
Fowler Avatar
January 16, 2021 at 6:18 AM
Thank you Harry. You're welcome to stop by anytime! Linda
Melugin Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 7:11 AM
Dear Linda, I reread you poetic gem! This is so creative! I wanted to return and say Amazing pen! I so appreciate your friendship! I apologize for my first comment! please forgive me. Sincerely, Chuck
Fowler Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 7:25 AM
Hey Chuck! No apologies needed on my side. I enjoyed your first comment and now, this second lovely comment. :) Your friendship is welcomed! Many thanks for visiting and commenting! Linda
Dome Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 2:19 PM
Love it. great visuals well done.
Fowler Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 2:54 PM
Hi Peter. Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Linda
Melugin Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 11:43 AM
great word stack! Original with poetic bricks of beauty! uh o !! i ran the stop sign!
Fowler Avatar
January 15, 2021 at 7:24 AM
Uh oh Chuck, better turn around :) Many thanks for the stop by and comments! Linda
Rose  Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 10:14 AM
kiss kiss I love it, Linda. Be well and keep inspiring us with your lovely words
Fowler Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 2:53 PM
Rose :) Thanks for the visit and nice comments! Linda
Andresen Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 8:22 AM
- Well done, Linda :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Fowler Avatar
January 14, 2021 at 10:11 AM
Many thanks Anne-Lise :) hugs {} Linda
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