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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Ok, I don't think I can write a pantoum. But teacher said we should sprinkle in some limericks because of the "Irish nature" of this month. So I'll just take the easy way out and do that. These are my efforts for the month. It’s been said we’re all Irish I hear, Especially at this time of year. If you wear something green Then it just might be seen As your duty to drink all that beer. It’s interesting what one can say In a limerick on St. Patrick’s day. So would I be remiss If I asked for a kiss? Or would it just cause a big fray? I once knew a girl with red hair Who was surely the fairest of fair; She became my dear friend But it all had to end; Now she’s gone and I don’t know where. They say limericks are often risqué In their words as well as their way Of relating the rude, In a language that’s crude, Their immoderate tale to portray. And just what is the goal of the poet Who composes but never will know it? He just scribbles in ink As he tries hard to think Of some suitable verses to show it. |
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Lady In White
since 2001-02-12
Posts 2799USA |
Pete, I do believe your limericks will pass the first test, but I do believe, since so many of us have studied and tried so hard...that you must put your pen, and mind, to a pantoum, as well. We wouldn't want to see you flunk the course... [This message has been edited by Lady In White (03-18-2002 04:55 PM).] |
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Bridget Shenachie Senior Member
since 2002-01-23
Posts 1056Kansas USA |
Not a Poet--What a misnomer! Loved your limericks--actually, limericks with literary merit! Methinks that pantoums would be a snap for you. I've just written one--but I found that the further I got into it, the easier it got. Now I'm thinking about No. 2, and I'm still a bit intimidated. Whoops! Looks like I have committed myself. Shenachie |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
Of course you can write a Pantoum Pete! Knowing some of your poetry I know you can! I wish I could get my brain into the limerick mode. They're so much fun to do and yours are not only great, they're fun too!  |
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Not A Poet Member Elite
since 1999-11-03
Posts 3885Oklahoma, USA |
Thank you ladies. You are much too kind. I just haven't been able to get my head into pantoum mode for some reason. I guess they just look too hard. But there have been so many outstanding ones posted that I don't think mine will be missed. Pete |
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Not a Poet was once known as Pete This assignment he managed to beat A Pantoum we asked A Sestina he masked That rhyme scheme's too tough to repeat  |
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