The Last Organ Grinder

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Written - 16th November 2023

The last organ grinder played a blinder Intending to leave folk a reminder To music upbeat All those in the street Did a conga to “Eye of the Tiger.” It was the close of a splendid career The organ grinder shed many a tear As the music died He swelled up with pride For the crowd gave him uproarious cheer.

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 11/20/2023 2:27:00 AM

I join with them with cheers. Blessings.

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/20/2023 7:15:00 AM

Thank you very much Victor. Blessings in return to you… Belle

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/17/2023 1:04:00 PM

I enjoyed reading this lovely write. Good Luck.... I also did is one. Have a blessed/wonderful~~day/weekend............

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/17/2023 6:50:00 PM

Thank you Paula, I wrote this too late for the contest. I have read your entry it’s wonderful, have commented. Enjoy your weekend too… Belle

Ink Empress

Date: 11/17/2023 9:47:00 AM

Brilliant take. So unique and creative limerick written for this theme. I love especially” The organ grinder shed many a tear As the music died” i hope you did get to enter this in for the contest as this is so good. One of the best iv read for this prompt. Pleasure reading you always. Sending you light

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/17/2023 11:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Ink, I was too late to enter the contest but posted this anyway… Blessings, Belle

Daniel Turner

Date: 11/17/2023 2:15:00 AM

I knew the last organ grinder, Ive met many folks a lot kinder, His songs had no class, like played from his ass, His monkey a thieving sidewinder:)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/17/2023 11:53:00 AM

Daniel the organ grinders I knew were kind and the monkeys were well behaved too.:) Belle

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/16/2023 8:44:00 PM

'Eye of a Tiger' can't be beat. Hope the Organ Grinder passed the hat and got what to eat. ~ Monkeying around

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/16/2023 9:29:00 PM

Thank you Gershon, the organ grinder did pass the hat round, got the monkey and himself a bite to eat, bread n’ cheese, they were more than pleased. Belle