Subimal Sinha-Roy Poet Limerick

Win of An Earnest Poet

There was a forlorn poet named Ernest
entered prized Christmas poetry contest
won necklace for the first place
took it in case, ran a race
to win the lady’s heart in lone earnest.

(Syllable count : 10,10,7,7,10
checked on howmanysyllables.com)

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Andrea Dietrich December 13, 2018 at 7:21 PM Seeing your poem on the winners list. Belated congrats to you, Subimal.

Jan Allison December 2, 2018 at 4:26 PM Very clever wordplay Subimal:-) many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 11:48 AM Your limerick is so cute, Subimal. Congratulations on your placement. Competition for this contest was awesome and you did a great job. Thanks for supporting the contest with you witty verse.

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2018 at 9:43 AM very cute one!! hmmm, there may be an Ernesto around here!!!