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man from Austin
there once was a man from Austin
who said “I no longer drink. it’s a toxin”
he stood his ground
til the whiskey went down
and rewrote his whole fuckin doctrinesomeone I adore
there once was someone I adore
that said “we can’t do this anymore”
one drink one grin
and I’m right back in
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“SESSIONS ARE HELD WEDNESDAYS”
Our next weekly session will be on
Wednesday, December 31th, 2025.
Taking a break for the holidays.
“MERRY CHRISTMAS, ONE & ALL!”
and “A HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE!”·~§~·························································…Read More
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SESSION EIGHT
🍀 THE IRISH LIMERICK 🍀
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025~———————————•§•———————————~
“THE LITERARILY NONSENSICAL LIMERICK”
Most limericks are comedic, some are downright crude, and nearly all are trivial in nature. To me, what makes the Limerick so universally appealing is the combination of…Read More![Profile Photo]()
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Hey, Ya’ll!
Thanks for the “LIKE”.
Sure would like to see some great Limericks … they’re a “BLAST!”
Try one, you’ll like it … LOL!-
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been workin on one. will try have finished today.
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YAYYY!
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There once was a woman from Cork
Who ate black pudding with a fork
When the lads came around
The rumors were sound
She was better than the Duchess of York-
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A fabulous effort, Fia!
Meter’s off a bit, but with such rolicking humor and rhythmical ease, who’s counting, because you onviously intended to please. ; )
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Thanks for joining-in, Dear Poetess, and “A Happy New Year to Ya!” ⁓ Richard
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SESSION SEVEN
“POETRY, A FEW IMPORTANT BASICS”
Wednesday, December 10th, 2025~———————————•§•———————————~
“WHAT EVERY POETESS OR POET SHOULD KNOW”
by RW Jenkins, MFA ©2004If one’s goal or wish is to ever master the true art of poetry (as in any art form), whether it’s in oils, watercolor, or acrylic…Read More
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Thank you most gratefully, SeaCat, Dru, and Fia!
Appreciation is such a wonderful gift to receive. 🙏
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Simply fantastic, Dru!
The meter may be a bit wonky, but your creative imagery, spot-on rhymes, and dancing rhythm make your efforts worthy a pound of Elvish Gold*
I really got a very good laugh out of your unique “Only You” sense-of-humor … especially, with L4 ‘n 5, Limerick 2. ; )))
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