Beryl Edmonds Poet Limerick

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Written - 16th June 2024

The Dance of...  in 16 lines or less Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Miranda Hawley

 

The Dance of Jealousy

Daisy danced the wild dance of jealousy 
Her dancing was her revenge weaponry
She did the can-can
To excite her man
Whom she had caught enjoying revelry.

She had been queuing at the bar for drinks
When suddenly Daisy had an instinct 
She turned and what shock
He was in lip-lock
And most certainly enjoying high jinks. 

So she danced, for her man was a loser  
Should have left the alien much sooner 
Her Dear John letter 
Said she'd done better 
And found herself a huge hearted bruiser.

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Miranda Hawley July 11, 2024 at 7:41 PM Someone's personal story. Good job. Congratulations on your win in my contest. Beryl Edmonds July 30, 2024 at 12:17 AM Thank you very Miranda… Beryl

Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2024 at 3:14 PM Back with my. Congrats, Beryl. Beryl Edmonds July 9, 2024 at 4:57 PM Thanks again Andrea… Beryl

Charmaine Chircop July 9, 2024 at 5:42 AM Very entertaining..so lovely to read you. Beryl Edmonds July 9, 2024 at 4:56 PM So nice of you Charmaine, thank you… Beryl

thriveni c mysore July 9, 2024 at 4:31 AM Nice and humorous. Congratulations dear poet. Happy writing. Beryl Edmonds July 9, 2024 at 4:55 PM Thank you very much thriveni… Beryl

Sara Kendrick July 8, 2024 at 1:43 PM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Delighted to see your poem on the winners' list. Sara K Beryl Edmonds July 8, 2024 at 2:19 PM Thank you Sara, I’m thrilled with the placement… Beryl

Panagiota Romios July 3, 2024 at 5:26 PM Fun, Beryl! Intertwined with humor. great outstanding rhyme. Pangiie Beryl Edmonds July 3, 2024 at 5:51 PM Thank you very much Pangie… Beryl

Andrea Dietrich July 2, 2024 at 9:09 AM I like this. It's kind of humorous ! Beryl Edmonds July 3, 2024 at 5:53 PM Thank you Andrea, tried to make this humorous as limericks are supposed to be… Beryl

Shadow Hamilton June 27, 2024 at 12:20 PM Not really a limerick but very well written hugs Shadow Beryl Edmonds June 30, 2024 at 5:53 PM All's well that ends well thank you Shadow… Beryl Shadow Hamilton June 30, 2024 at 5:42 PM I saw that it was a sixteen line contest and made a mistake I was wrong and each verse was a true limerick form. I apologise for my mistake hugs Shadow Beryl Edmonds June 30, 2024 at 4:22 PM Sorry to disagree Shadow, it is truly a Limerick trio to me, can you explain why you thought otherwise… Beryl

I Am Anaya June 23, 2024 at 2:40 PM Way to go Daisy! The can-can and a Dear John letter, all's fair in love and war. Love this, dear Beryl. Beryl Edmonds June 30, 2024 at 10:04 AM Thank you Anaya, pleased you enjoyed this trio of Limericks… Beryl

Deb M June 23, 2024 at 2:05 AM Fun read Beryl…Debx Beryl Edmonds June 23, 2024 at 2:43 PM Thank you Deb… Beryl x

Valsa George June 22, 2024 at 8:58 AM The man who flirted and rallied around with other ladies needed such a treatment. Your limerick has made me smile. Very hilarious dear Beryl. Beryl Edmonds June 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM Losers need to be put in their place, preferably in outer space. Pleased this gave you a smile dear Valsa. Thank you, Beryl

Jennifer Proxenos June 19, 2024 at 9:57 AM What a loser with a pretty date like you he messes around, so happy you got rid of him and found someone else. The first one sounded like real sleeze bag. Hugs and blessings dear friend Jennifer. . Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2024 at 10:57 AM If he had have been mine I’d have ditched him just as Daisy ditched her swine. Thank you dear friend Jennifer, blessings and hugs sent back… Beryl

Ink Empress June 19, 2024 at 6:51 AM I absolutely love the way this is written dear beryl, the best revenge and weapon for those jealous is kindness and success. I love the opening especially and also how youv written “ So she danced, for her man was a loser Should have left the alien much sooner “ made me smile! Yes better late than never! Love the alliterations too, seamless. Pleasure reading your work dear beryl. Sending you light Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2024 at 8:21 AM Thank you so much Ink, very pleased you enjoyed reading the Limericks… Beryl

Victor Buhagiar June 18, 2024 at 8:19 AM Great jealousy poem. Loved it. Maybe he'll learn. Beryl Edmonds June 19, 2024 at 8:19 AM Thank you Victor, maybe he’ll learn that if one plays around to hell they’re bound… Beryl

Silent One June 17, 2024 at 11:04 AM I am yet to pick a dance yet, but as always you write to the theme so well.. Jealousy is something everyone endures at some point in their lives... some are just a lot worse than others.. Beryl Edmonds June 17, 2024 at 3:18 PM Thank you Solent One, just wrote this quote - “When one buries jealousy deep down in the ground, instantly lighthearted happiness is found.” ~ Beryl