You Are Beautiful

He claimed to be wise beyond measure, ancient and archaic.
Told me countless cliches like, "Life is what you make it!".
So I beat him senseless with his cane,
picking up his shattered remains,
and made from him the most beautiful mosaic.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Buil Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 9:21 AM
LOL! "So I beat him senseless with his cane." Had me cracking up for a few minutes there. Did NOT see that one coming! Nicely done! I like how this was different. :D
Hicks Avatar
May 24, 2013 at 10:53 AM
I think I have dashed some peoples expectations of me when I posted this one! Oh well... I write what I write. Glad you got a laugh, even if this limerick was completely ridiculous...
Iloduba Jnr Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 3:12 PM
common Tim, this is not the kind of poetry i know you for. witty? yes. But certainly not poetic.
Hicks Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Sorry to disappoint you, my friend. I strive to be unpredictable when it comes to writing... to always change things up so no one knows what to expect. Though you are not amused I appreciate your honest comments, nonetheless.
Lamoureux Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 11:15 AM
I will be careful not to write you any Cliches! This is more fun than a barrel of monkeys. Better to walk with a cane than to be struck down with one. Great poem Tim!
Hicks Avatar
May 22, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Thanks Rick... I believe we all need a little nonsense in our life, now and then. To break free from all the dead-seriousness.
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 10:31 PM
well, my gosh , why was I looking for an oldie when there was this newer one I had not even seen you post yet. This is GREAT work, Timothy. I love how your mind works!!
Hicks Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 11:06 PM
Thank you Andrea. It's very bizarre to say the least.... ohhhh limericks do weird things to your brain!
Tacito Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 9:35 AM
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH! A victim of perception. Love this!
Hicks Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 11:05 PM
Happy to inspire a laugh, Drake :)
Manassian Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 3:43 AM
Ok....what have you done with Timothy...you alien!!! Abducted him? Held him hostage somewhere!!! Speak or I will hunt you down and get the truth!!!! ;)
Hicks Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 11:04 PM
Well I'm not honestly not sure what to say about this one! It's a bit morbid to say the least... but I like to surprise people by posting really off-the-wall ones such as this!
Andresen Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 2:12 AM
- It was very cruel, Timothy! - ..... lol ... - Have a nice day! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Hicks Avatar
May 21, 2013 at 11:03 PM
Yes... this is a bit different, I admit! Delving into the world of limericks, you tend to do that... haha.
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