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5/31/2024 for The Dance of...in 16 lines or less Poetry Contest sponsored by Miranda Hawley

The Dance of Jealousy

You came by to give her a surprise.
Her shorts and top were a feast for the eyes.  
She says he was there to teach her trig.  
Your doin' the jealousy jig!

She tells amazing stories, but alas, 
This ain't a creative writing class.  
To catch her is to catch a greased pig, 
And you're doing the jealousy jig! 

The smile on her face sure makes you wary, 
Looks like the cat that ate the canary. 
You wonder if that guy's really so big.  
That's the jealousy jig! 

Suddenly, she's getting so hard to reach, 
Says she doesn't want to be on your leash. 
Better get yourself a different gig, 
'Cuz you're doing that jealousy jig!
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Hawley Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 7:33 PM
The dating game can in fact be a jealousy jig! Congrats on your win in my contest.
Crandall Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Thanks Miranda - it was fun!
mysore Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 4:25 AM
humorous jig it is. Congratulations dear poet. Happy writing.
Crandall Avatar
July 9, 2024 at 7:37 AM
Thanks Thriveni!
Kendrick Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Delighted to see your poem on the winners' list. Sara K
Crandall Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Thanks Sara!
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