LIMERICK No 52

Michael Edwards

 

 

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.

 

  • Author: Michael Edwards (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 10th, 2018 00:05
  • Comment from author about the poem: More hellebores this morning - so beautiful. .
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  • Nicholas Browning

    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.

    • Michael Edwards

      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?

      • Nicholas Browning

        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.

      • Goldfinch60

        Frayed ankles can be a nuiscance.

        • Michael Edwards

          Thanks Andy - lips are useful as well - you never see anyone with a frayed mouth.

        • orchidee

          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?!

          • Michael Edwards

            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.

            • orchidee

              Ahh, that explain why he had long shears. You seen Miss Berles lately?!

              • Michael Edwards

                She's out ploughing the meadow with her sister Tilla

              • Daveyboyz

                Great poem, the only limerics I know are unrepeatably vulgar.

                • Michael Edwards

                  Think I might know some of them. Many of mine are quite saucy but never vulgar - I hope!!

                • Laura🌻

                  Michael,
                  Love the pic! I enjoyed the limerick! Is there such a place as Upper Brayling?

                  ~Laura~

                  • Michael Edwards

                    You've caught me out - I invented it for the sake of the rhyme. Poetic licence. Thanks Laura.

                    • Laura🌻

                      Hoooray for Michael!😉

                    • Christina8

                      Absolutely enjoyed the pictures of flowers! Nice limerick!

                      • Michael Edwards

                        Thanks Christina - must take some more photos as I'm nearly out of the last batch,

                      • ron parrish aka wordman

                        buddy you are good with these writes

                      • Lorna

                        There HAS to be an Upper Brayling..... love it! And the hellebores are delightful! Thanks for the garden glimpse!



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