LIMERICK No 52
She sat on the wall in Upper Brayling
with open sandals both displaying
two small feet
so soft and neat
which served to stop her ankles fraying.
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Author:
Michael Edwards (
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- Comment from author about the poem: More hellebores this morning - so beautiful. .
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I like that you write about so many broad subjects. Is it because you find them inspirational, interesting, or both? Whichever it be friend, your writing always astonishes.
Thanks so much Nicholas - I\'m not sure about the quality of my poetry but I do love to try out different ideas and forms and I guess it\'s helped by being an artist always looking for inspiration.
I find classical novels a great source of ideas and word associations - currently reading Wilkie Collins but Thomas Hardy is by far my favourite - the greatest wordsmith of them all.
Also I have to admit to a wicked sense of humour (which often gets me into trouble I must add) and being a cartoonist as well I always look for the funny side in all sorts of situations - for example the first one which comes to mind was the notice outside my office which read \'Fire Door, Keep Shut\' - so how do you get out?
Hah, that's a good one for sure. I'll admit that I don't tend to read as often as I used to. Inspiration is hard to find or appreciate at a young age I think, but I'm doing the best I can. I had no idea that you were a cartoonist, although I should have just looked at your profile picture more closely I guess. That's fascinating though. I appreciate your insight Michael, it was very helpful.
Frayed ankles can be a nuiscance.
Thanks Andy - lips are useful as well - you never see anyone with a frayed mouth.
A fine write and pic M. Similar to the Fire Exit: They found Bill Posters yet, sometimes known as Bill Stickers? And why they want to prosecute him?!
There's a notice in our park which reads: 'Do Not Walk On The Grass' - he was last seen cutting it with a pair of very long handled shears.
Ahh, that explain why he had long shears. You seen Miss Berles lately?!
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Great poem, the only limerics I know are unrepeatably vulgar.
Think I might know some of them. Many of mine are quite saucy but never vulgar - I hope!!
Michael,
Love the pic! I enjoyed the limerick! Is there such a place as Upper Brayling?
~Laura~
You've caught me out - I invented it for the sake of the rhyme. Poetic licence. Thanks Laura.
Hoooray for Michael!😉
Absolutely enjoyed the pictures of flowers! Nice limerick!
Thanks Christina - must take some more photos as I'm nearly out of the last batch,
buddy you are good with these writes
There HAS to be an Upper Brayling..... love it! And the hellebores are delightful! Thanks for the garden glimpse!
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