Carolyn Devonshire Poet Limerick

Two Heads Better Than One

I walked the high wire for all to see
There wasn’t even a net ‘neath me
     It gave folks some chills
     I never had spills
Till a twister rolled in; I flew free

The big tent collapsed and caused panic
As I hung in air -- sort of static --
     The crowd had dispersed
     Good grief, how I cursed
As the twister took leave, I grew manic

More than a hundred feet I did fall
Got caught in the fortune teller’s shawl
     Our careers went on
     Though the tent is gone
A two-headed lady we are called


*Entry for David William’s “Circus” contest.

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Nette Onclaud May 20, 2012 at 9:14 AM special cheers to you for the win, carolyn... :) huggs!

Debbie Guzzi May 19, 2012 at 4:01 PM Yikes, glad it's make believe ;) Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Joann Grisetti May 19, 2012 at 11:02 AM Love that last line. Fun. Congrats.

Andrew Crisci May 19, 2012 at 10:53 AM Congratulations on your big win in David William's contest, " Circus ". A hilarious Limerick written with style and humor. How was the fishing trip, Carol? I hope you had fun. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the 8th placement in your contest. Have a blessed Sunday. Hugs, Andrew.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 19, 2012 at 7:49 AM Congratulations on your placement in David's "Circus" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Terry O'Leary May 19, 2012 at 4:11 AM Amusing... and congrats... Terry

David Williams May 19, 2012 at 3:28 AM Carolyn congrats on your win, very entertaining..David

Kathryn Collins May 10, 2012 at 8:55 AM Your writing is priceless in style, content and humor. This was so much fun to read. Kathy

John Freeman May 2, 2012 at 5:56 PM Yes I could see the siamese jam session became a circus blessing. I think. Smile. Love it, Agape, Moses

Jack Horne April 29, 2012 at 11:29 AM lol, a sure winner here, Carolyn

Robert Ball April 28, 2012 at 4:06 PM Hey Carolyn my friend how are you? Hope that your health is better I pray for you each day along with my wife, this poem was as usual very good, struggling to get my book published every time I get close the devil comes up with another block, but I'll keep plucking, going on a radio station in New Hampshire next month, would you like me to say something about your poetry? I will if you allow me, your a great poet in my eyes and the Lords so what do you say? Ok? or not ok. God bless bob

Keith Bickerstaffe April 28, 2012 at 3:20 PM To maintain the LIMERICK flow through three verses of an interconnected story takes some doing! Well done, Carolyn! Best wishes, Keith Carolyn Devonshire April 28, 2012 at 3:55 PM Thank you, Keith. It's nice to have you back, my friend. I hope things are going better for you and your family. Love, Carolyn

Daver Austin April 28, 2012 at 2:42 PM That was quite a fall, and quite a shawl! You are so good at limericks. I can't write one to save myself. Love, daver

Kash Poet April 28, 2012 at 7:15 AM A great story in Limerick!Enjoyed.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen April 28, 2012 at 3:27 AM What an imagination you have, Carolyn. It's nice to see you writing, again! God be with you. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Samia Ali Salama April 27, 2012 at 6:58 AM Hi Carolyn, This was great! I enjoyed it very much ...Samia

Erich Goller April 26, 2012 at 4:43 PM A fun action filled limerick, I enjoyed reading it.God bless you, Hugs!Erich

Elizabeth Wesley April 26, 2012 at 4:36 PM Such neat fun to read Carolyn, a real problem you have going here till the last line that wraps it up with great style.

Deborah Burch April 26, 2012 at 4:13 PM LOL! Laughter is such good medicine and you have given quite a dose with this piece!! love it! I love limericks! Best wishes in the contest! And I LOL about the Knight...not one yet, but I will make certain he has a brother ;) big hug--much love,deb