A Litany of Limericks

Can you believe that I’ve never written a limerick? Well, I felt inspired and had fun with these attempts. Some are witty, but a few are more serious. So, I hope you enjoy, and if I made you laugh or others resonated, let me know in the comments below. And remember, these are attempts, so go easy on me! 😃❤️

A teen Copper. He’s now a senior.

Copper

There once was a dog named Copper
Who sported a nice set of choppers.
He’d wiggle for treats.
His favorite were meats.
He’d be the best eager shoppe
r!

Clouds

The clouds hang gloomy and gray
Not making for a very fine day.
But joy lives in hearts.
Takes one thought to start
invoking a warm, glowing ray!

Doe

There once was a beautiful doe.
She didn’t know which way to go.
Her hills were so dry,
She wanted to cry,
Still, some say change isn’t so!

Mallards

Mallards relax on the water
Unaware of the human spotter.
They find their mate,
A temporary date,
Then succumb to the steadfast stalker!

African Gray

The African Gray talks up a storm.
His conversing is part of his norm.
He’ll say “Good morning!”
Flap his wings for soaring.
He mimics and loves to perform!

Sam and Pam

She lives in a web and her name is Sam.
She loves her twin sister whose name is Pam.
Their conduct is friendly.
They spin their silk gently.
But they keep to their own, so scram!

She’s Smart

She’s smart but lacks self-confidence.
She builds many walls and a fence.
Prefers to stay home,
Would rather not roam,
Her way of thinking doesn’t make sense.

Women

Women’s bodies are a topic.
Some thoughts are myopic.
It is their choice.
They have a voice.
Their value is not microscopic!

Diagnosis

The diagnosis came September.
Sad news I will remember.
I had to adjust.
Accepting, a must,
Though pain like a burning ember!

Young Lab

There once was a friendly, young lab
With energy delightfully fab.
He loved belly rubs.
Hated baths in the tub.
He gave big, toothy smiles, never sad!

Bloom

Flowers delight in vivid bloom
To adore through the month of June.
Their colors so brilliant,
Grown with resilience,
Brings sneezes and a feeling of doom!

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© Lauren Scott, Baydreamerwrites.com – All rights reserved.

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Just a Raindrop

Do you ever wonder
who else is out there?
Living, breathing, existing.
Who’s to assume

we’re alone here
on our planet with stars

millions of miles away
shimmering in the night?
Maybe some being

ponders the same question,
wondering if it is simply

a tiny atom or molecule
floating in the larger picture.
Maybe we’re just a raindrop

in someone else’s universe.

Lauren Scott ©
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Crystal Ball

 

crystal ball

Imagine the future visible through a magic globe,
what is it you would wish to know?

Would peace of mind follow the facts
or would your mind be less relaxed?

Long awaited answers would fill in the blanks;
no more wondering, but would you give thanks?

Learning the future and after all is said
could strip your days of joy, filling you with dread

So living in the here and now might just be the best
instead of venturing into this mysterious quest

Lauren Scott © 2015
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I don’t think I’m the only one whose mind wanders into the future,
especially in the beginning of a new year,
so this is just something fun (or not) to think about.
But for now, I’ll just take each day as it comes
and enjoy the anticipation!

🙂