Then and Now-Cheese and Whine

Oh, I love your raven lustrous silky hair
He used to say, touching it with such care
Now—strands clog the bath vanity
Why don’t you donate it for charity?
I give him my deepest pulverizing stare

Written on:08/02/2016
Contest:'Cheese and Whine' by Phillip Garcia
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Haight Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 9:25 AM
This is such a great Limerick, Sara. I love the contrast of then and now. Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra
Chansarkar Avatar
August 3, 2016 at 10:24 AM
Thanks a lot Sandra!
Andresen Avatar
August 2, 2016 at 12:31 PM
- A winning poems with great humor Sara, good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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August 3, 2016 at 8:14 AM
Thanks Sunshine:)
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