Thirsty

You left me holding an empty canteen
So I ran to you like a panicked stampede
But your fountain of love
Was all dried up
And my raindance only made you seethe


Received Honorable Mention in "losers" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
October 3, 2011 at 7:25 AM
Congratulations on your win Susan. Love, Carol
Minardi Avatar
October 3, 2011 at 1:44 AM
heartfelt poem in only a stanza... impressively written, Susan. Congrats!!! :)
Ramage Avatar
October 3, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Wow I really enjoyed this poem. Excellent writing. I like to read different topics and how creative people are. Yours is just great. I haven't used my raindance lately, need to practice up! ;) Lee
Lucas Mcclure Avatar
October 2, 2011 at 8:48 PM
Congratulations on your HONORable Mention!!!!----Lori
Sweetheart Avatar
October 2, 2011 at 6:42 PM
Congrats Susan on HM with this fantastic work of art luv..enjoy honor... and thankxx so very much for my 4th place in your contest Show Me the Anger.. it bubbles up again every time I think of it but has made me stronger woman now.. so thankxx for the opportunity to express..
Jones Avatar
October 2, 2011 at 2:54 PM
Love it all, the last line specially! Thanks again, Susan, please write on! Beauty day, Namaste~N
Kendrick Avatar
June 28, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Creative work..Enjoyed reading this afternoon..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work..The ones of Brian Strand's contest are on like page 8 or 9 of the winner's..Sara
Fraser Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Love sure can create a thirst Susan, captured by your words. Thank you for your always kind comments :)
Sweetheart Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 8:45 AM
wow how brilliant Susan to convey such emotion in Limerick form and a grand title too luv..
Rutherford Avatar
June 27, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Susan your play with words /humor ,exquisite!! Anne
Falotico Avatar
June 26, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Strong feeling from this Gem....Michael
Mehta Avatar
June 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM
What a profound expressions with humor and wit, Susan
Dietrich Avatar
June 25, 2011 at 4:42 PM
Cute one, Susan.
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