Although I dabbled with poetry in high school, I am not a poet. I might add those attempts were sweet little rhymes mostly about the latest boy I had a crush on. Lots of us gals did that in those days. Maybe they still do, I don’t know.
Last week, I wrote that I had rejoined the Vocal writing community. I submitted two short stories, one of them for a contest. No word on that yet, but my flash fiction piece Where is Gunnar was selected as a top story earlier this week! Woo hoo!
I have several of my earlier fiction pieces that I plan to dust off and publish there over the next few weeks and months. I also want to write some new ones, as I have tons of ideas.
But what’s this about poetry? Oh yeah. Vocal has a new contest called Ludicrous Limericks. After two friends, Harmony Kent and Staci Troilo, submitted several, I decided to give it a try. I came up with four.
Two are more on the humorous side and one is a nature poem. The fourth was inspired when I began brainstorming my third Legends of Madeira novel. It’s titled The Road.
It’s easiest to see all the poems by visiting my Vocal Profile. They immediately follow the three pinned stories.
If you’d prefer, here are the individual links:
I’m not giving up prose, and I may never write another limerick or any other poem again, but these were fun to do. If you have time to read and share, I’d appreciate it.
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Great limericks, Joan! You’re a natural poet. And… I loved Menagerie. Each story is a jewel. 😊
Thank you, Gwen. That’s high praise coming from the talented poet you are.
Left some hearts.
Thanks, Craig.
I have a folder FULL of horrible junior high poetry about boys. LOL
Loved your limericks, Joan.
I destroyed all mine! 😀 And thanks for your kind words.
I should destroy mine, but sometimes they’re good for a laugh.
I know mine would be.
I enjoyed reading your limericks, Joan!
Thank you, Priscilla!
Wonderful limericks, Joan, especially Coconut pie. (Because … fun to read AND tasty! 😁) I think you should at least consider doing more of these and publishing a little book. While poetry doesn’t sell quite the same way novels do, there IS an audience out there. And besides, it feels good to indulge now and then. I enjoyed these! 🤗❤️
There has been a big increase poetry interest. A few years ago, someone said it didn’t sell. I think hat’s changing. Writing these was a nice break and still allowed for creativity.
Hope that’s true. I’ve been wanting to put together a new book, myself. “Doggerel” style, maybe. Shorter, funnier, and the like. Hmmmm. Now you’ve got me thinking. (Always dangerous! 😁)
That was fun, Joan. My favorite was Viscount, Bob. Hearted, commented, and shared all of them.
Thank you so much, Mae. Viscount Bob was my first attempt at writing a limerick.
I enjoyed your limericks, Joan. Say what you want. I think you are a poet.
Thanks, John.
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I loved Gunnar’s story AND your limericks. You may have discovered another hidden talent, Joan. Kudos to you!
Thanks, Jan. I’m still more comfortable writing longer pieces of fiction than I am poetry, but these were fun to do.
I’d say you nailed it, Joan! Bravo! Hugs 💕🙂
Thank you, Harmony. As I said in my post, I’m not ready to give up the prose. 🙂
I’ve found that doing poetry improves my prose, so go you! I love your verse and prose 😁💖
There seems to be a resurgence of the limmerick in the blogosphere. I enjoyed reading yours.
Thank you so much, Liz.
You’re welcome, Joan!
I say that I don’t do poetry, but I had two winning poems. Funny how that works. Enjoyed your limericks. Did the usual.
Thanks, Michele. Just read yours as well. These were a nice diversion from the usual writing.
I agree. And it keeps you thinking.