The Rest of the Story

It was a dare that took me to the edge
Stepping up I climbed blindly upon ledge.
Blindfolded such a mistake,
My legs bend and start to shake.
Hearing those words, your choice is just my pledge.

I fell to my knees in a bunch of trees.
I am not dead, but I have a disease.
Poison ivy was so thick.
Covered my body so quick,
Forever more, you will scratch, Harry, please.





Note: Limerick Title  "Should Have Known" by Paula Swanson
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 8:46 PM
Congratulations, Cecil. Doesn't sound fun for you that poison ivy! LUv, Andrea
Brown Avatar
August 16, 2010 at 5:55 AM
Congratulations to you Cecil on your win in John Freeman and Carolyn Devonshire's shared contest "Double Limerick Inspiration". Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 10:12 PM
congratulations on your win Cecil. Love, Joyce
Scripca Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 7:14 PM
Congrats for your well deserved win. Alll the best, Iolanda
Mehta Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 6:09 PM
Congrats on your well deserved win, Cecil
Devonshire Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations, Cecil! Nice work. Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Congrats Cecil on your winning poem in the Double Limerick contest with this great piece.. enjoy another sweet victory this happy Sunday.. from Italy..luv..
Freeman Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Congratulations Cecil on your poem's place, and thanks for the special effort you had to go through to get it written. Agape, Moses
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