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Limerick for my Muse
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Limerick for my Muse |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada 
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Limerick for my Muse I had a quick thought for the day, See I really just wanted to play, So I called up my work, And I spoke to the clerk, And I said I'd be off sick today! What joy did I have before me, For I had the whole day don't you see? As I hung up the phone, Shouted loud ... "I'm alone!" What a feeling ... I'm thrilled ... I am free! A cup of fresh coffee I brewed, Put my feet up, and read me some news, I lingered a while, Gave a soft little smile, Then I readied my pen for my muse. She whispered that she was amused, Wanted change, but it left me confused, "A limerick" she said, As I just shook my head, For I worried this style I'd abuse! "I am used to our sorry old ways", "Please don't make me", I begged in a daze, But 'lo and behold, She took hold and was bold, And now look what I see through this haze. "Enough!" I cry out to the air, "Aren't they short and more coloured with flair?" (OK, make it end, With a stroke of my pen), Put to rest this sojourn, in mid-air ... /Kit McCallum |
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spiked Senior Member
since 2000-01-13
Posts 873Hammond, La USA |
very well done Kit. One of the hardest styles of writing for me. You make it look too easy Thanks, Rich |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Oh,...hooray!!! This is so truly great. Hehe...great writing you've done here. Keep 'em coming. Take care. |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Well, well, hope your boss doesn't read your muse hehee. This fantastic Kit. Enjoyed it much ~netswan |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Kit~ Very well done This limerical fun Amusing to a great degree Such a stinker - this little inker But you got the verse for free ! Love ya', gal .... Great way to spend a day !  ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Tennessee Angel Senior Member
since 2000-06-03
Posts 661Tennessee |
Very impressive Kit!! Sometimes the hardest ones to write are the ones a poet is most fond of. I really enjoyed reading this one. "That man has shown himself great who has never grieved in evil days and never bewailed his destiny." --Seneca |
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First__Knight Senior Member
since 1999-11-08
Posts 678 |
Your Talent shows well in this one Kit....Well done It takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, a day to love someone, but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Thanks Kit for this great read, I could see you sitting there coffee in one hand pen in the other Wonderful piece TC~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
Kit, Whoa, this is something that I will never possibly manage to do, a difficult writing style, you made it look so easy, and what a beauty of a poem this is... regards, Sudhir Hey you, out there in the cold, Getting lonely, getting old, can you feel me? Hey you, standing in the aisle, With itchy feet and fading smile, can you feel me? Hey you, don't help them to bury the light. Don't give in without a fight. Hey you, out there on your own, Sitting naked by the phone, would you touch me? Hey you, with your ear against the wall, Waiting for someone to call out, would you touch me? Hey you, would you help me to carry the stone? Open your heart, I'm coming home.... by Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) - The Wall |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
*Thank you for all your lovely comments everyone ... the limerick bug hit me, and I fear I've written another ... shall post it shortly. Much appreciation to all for your wonderful comments, /Kit |
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Lorraine Nisbet Member
since 2000-05-18
Posts 218Jersey City, NJ USA |
Kit~ Delightful!! I loved this!! Anticipating the next one!! ~Lorraine A great poet is nothing more....than a discovered amateur |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
~*Irie Claping her hands*~ This is very well done kit. I much enjoyed this! As stated above, I hope your boss doesn't see this. LOL Great Job! ~Sheri |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
~Lorraine and Irie: Thanks so much for your kind comments (and PS... I'm actually "the boss", but some days I'd like to fire me anyway) LOL. I've posted a new limerick in Open 7 in tribute to the newsletter staff ... got the limerick bug going ... hope you enjoy! Much appreciation, /Kit |
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Moon Dust
since 1999-06-11
Posts 2177Skelmersdale, UK |
Great, love those comody type poems |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Kit, I am glad your muse took over your pen anyway!!! This is a great job and fun to read too!! Thanks for sharing!! LW Friends are friend forever if the Lord's the Lord of them and a friend will not say never cause the welcome will not end. --Michael W. Smith |
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Colin Senior Member
since 1999-06-05
Posts 596Callington, Cornwall, England |
Oh Kit, this is WONDERFUL I'd never thought of writing a long poem all made up of limericks before.... you've done it brilliantly. What fun!  Keep making us smile, Eric. |
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Kit McCallum
Administrator
Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Maria, Lone Wolf and Eric: Thanks for the wonderful comments (I hadn't thought of creating long limericks till this and the newsletter poem either) Back to a more typical style next poem I think (my foots getting tired from tapping out the little limerick beat). Much appreciation, /Kit [This message has been edited by Kit McCallum (edited 06-08-2000).] |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I found this to be so lighthearted and fun I throughly enjoyed it.. |
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Nate Dogg Senior Member
since 1999-11-15
Posts 1658Georgia, Fulton |
A great piece and very free-flowing! Nathan |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Kit, this was great...thoroughly enjoyed reading it...your muse is full of fun! |
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