A FEW COUPLETS

Michael Edwards

 

 

She never signed at his request;

her hands were innocent of ink.

 

His actions were applauded

yet not a word was heard.

 

On sparkling sun-washed sandy shores

she read a crimson covered book.

 

She wished him well in faltering tones

her nervous charm so well exerted.

 

Always plan for tomorrow

and yesterday becomes but a memory.

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: December 16th, 2017 02:19
  • Comment from author about the poem: Not rhyming - could even be presented as one liners. Let me know if you have favourite. The drawing is from a series of line drawings done for Christmas cards.
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments4

  • Fay Slimm.

    Food for thought in some of these clever couplets Michael - love the final one about looking forward. Great work.

    • Michael Edwards

      Thanks so much Fay - a challenge - I've not seen you write any - go on give it a go - with your skills I just know they will be great. Mind you I don't sit down and write them as I do a poem - they come to me from time to time and when I have enough I publish.

    • orchidee

      Good writes and pic Michael. The second one is my favourite.
      Here's my version of it:
      'His words were booed
      Cos he turned them all into song' (caterwauling). lol

      • Michael Edwards

        His words were booed
        they were all poo pooed.

        Cheers Orchi.

      • Louis Gibbs

        Love the season-appropriate drawing, Michael. I favor the fourth couplet, for the tender story it portrays.

      • Laura🌻

        Great set of couples! I’m particularly drawn to the first! Semblance of innocence and independence!



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