Watching Paint Dry

The new paint on the walls just will not dry
I watched it and wanted to cry
They say that it’s boring
It soon had me snoring
But to stay awake I really did try

© 15/07/2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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October 4, 2015 at 5:29 PM
Great Limerick. Mandy, On another note, I saw your name on Linda's "Invitation #2" BLOG... Stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday... Hope you have a wonderful day, on that very day. LOVE SKAT
Mc Mills-Cooper Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 6:44 AM
An interesting take on watching paint dry, very funny! MC
Liwayway Avatar
August 13, 2013 at 9:55 AM
awesome limerick friend Mandy :) good day to you ;)
Horsman Avatar
August 2, 2013 at 2:23 PM
love your limerick, may i suggest, a tv in front of the wall, or even someone of interest to sit with , would help to pass the time away....
Phillips Avatar
July 24, 2013 at 5:21 AM
"The new paint on the walls just will not dry' I like this line very much.I has strong symbolism. Good work.
Devnath  Avatar
July 21, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Nice trial to hear the voice of heart. Lovely done. Loved always, bl
Dietrich Avatar
July 20, 2013 at 2:38 PM
cute one, Mandy!
Andresen Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 5:19 AM
- Nice to read your limerick, Mandy ! - Well written and funny! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Bauer Avatar
July 15, 2013 at 3:44 AM
funny! i like!
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