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How fast has this week gone by? To me it felt like in the blink of an eye! I haven’t had much time in my hands due to a new project at work, thus haven’t been able to post anything all week. In short, I have neglected my blog this past week and I apologize for that! But I could not bring myself to neglect the weekly limerick challenge and to announce the Top 5 limericks from last week’s entries! As always, we had some really amazing entries and picking a winner was no easy feat! Without any further deferment, here are the Top 5 Limericks for the prompt ‘Pride’!
And the winner is…….. Nicola from Sometimes Stellar Storyteller with this beautiful limerick that was very different from all the submissions! Check out her full post here!
Deep down she knew he had lied,
Breathing deep, she mustered her pride.
Defiant she packed,
Determined, in fact.
But inside, slowly, she died
The winner may contact me on mindandlifematters@gmail.com to claim the complimentary gift certificate.
The second place is shared by Kirstwrites with her brilliant limerick based on ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and Peter from Pollymermaid with his limerick again including a character from ‘Pride and Prejudice’! Yes, I am partial to Mr. Darcy and Mr. Bingley! 😀
The third place goes to Oneta from Sweet Aroma with her funny limerick and Anand from Blabberwockying with his proud limerick.
Now that the Top 5 have been announced, it is time for the Week 7 Challenge.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, next week to be precise. Since this is the time of being thankful and everyone I know will be busy giving thanks to something or someone, I decided it is only apt that I choose the word “Gratitude” as the Prompt for Week 7! You can either use the word “Gratitude” itself or some of its synonyms like thanks, thankfulness, grateful, etc…you get the idea!
For those who are new to the challenge, here are the rules:
- Each week, a prompt (A Word) will be supplied and participants are to use this prompt as a base for their limericks.
- Participants can opt to either use the word (prompt) itself or a synonym of the word to use in their Limerick. This is a MUST. Either the word or a synonym of the word must be a part of your Limerick!
- This challenge will run from Thursday to Thursday, and you may add your Limerick anytime during these specific days.
- Please tag your Limerick with: Limerick Poetry Challengepost so that others interested can check out your Limerick (This step is important).
- Add your story’s URL to this website’s comments. (This step is also important so I will know who has participated).
- If you are interested in participating in this challenge, please follow this blog site to receive instant email notifications of the post with the Word prompts for each week.
- The main purpose of this challenge is to have fun and learn. Those who are able to mentor and help others grow in their writing; you are encouraged to do so. All constructive feedback should be communicated in a kind and helpful manner AND received in a welcoming manner.
- All Limericks for Week 7 Challenge are due in by Friday, November 27, 2015 (only for this week as Thursday is Thanksgiving).
- The winner for the challenge will be announced in a post next Friday. The winner will receive a complimentary Amazon Gift Certificate from Mind and Life Matters! Please contact me on mindandlifematters@gmail.com to claim the prize!
- WELCOME TO MIND AND LIFE MATTERS LIMERICK POETRY CHALLENGE!
Finally, here is my take on the prompt:
You ought to be grateful
This was beyond delightful
To feast with family
Meant the world to Stanley
For a family, he was indeed thankful!
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Great idea!
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Thank you!
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Here’s mine for this week…..https://pollymermaid.wordpress.com/2015/11/26/limerick-challenge-week-7-prompt-gratitude/
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Here’s my take on this timely prompt word…
https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/gratitude-limerick/
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Beautiful limerick, Kat! As always 🙂
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Here’s my entry..!! By the way, worthy winners of the previous challenge..!!
https://thecoolbookworm.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/limerick-challenge-2/
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Love them both, Deeksha! Your limericks are absolutely amazing! 🙂
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Thank you so much..!! 🙂
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Hi, here is my entry: http://litterati.net/2015/11/25/gratitude-limerick-challenge/
This is the first time I’ve written a limerick, and would appreciate feedback :).
Thanks a lot
Akanksha
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It is beautifully composed. Thank you so much for participating! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂
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Your’s is a great one..and as I am back i couldn’t resist myself from posting a one for this challenge … here is my link
https://ametalk.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/weekly-limerick-challenge-7-gratitude/
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Brilliant one as always! 🙂
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thank you so much dear 🙂
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Here’s my entry:
https://waywardscribblez.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/gratitude-limerick-challenge/
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It’s simply brilliant! Hard to believe that this is your first attempt at limericks! 🙂
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Yes….it is truly my first limerick. I’m glad it turned out well 😉
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Hi Rashmi, I was trying for something humorous but ended up with this- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/limerick-challenge-week-7-gratitude
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Hi Rashmi. Loved the each one you selected. Your Limerick is very nice. Have a nice weekend.
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Thank you! Have a good weekend ahead 🙂
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I’m honoured, again! Thank you Rashmi, I do enjoy this challenge. Nicola’s winning entry was superb and, unfortunately, probably true in lots of lives.
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Thank you for choosing my poem as the winner Rashmi, I really enjoy this challenge. I’ll be back with gratitude this week 🙂
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You have done a good job, Rashmi. There were some very good limericks. I also would have chosen Nicola’s as number one. Good style, but also so original. I am thankful for my spot on your selections. Have a great week with plenty of room for gratitude.
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Thank you, you are very kind 🙂
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I knew Nicola nailed the win with that poem! They were all good!
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Yes, her limericks are one better than the other! They were some really good ones this time too! 🙂
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Thanks Dr Meg! I had fun with this one.
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Wow, honoured to be in such talented company once again!!
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The limericks written by some really talented people! 🙂
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Congratulations to all the winners and such great talent in all of them!!
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Thank you Nena! I look forward to your participation some time! 🙂
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I was actually considering it. You read my mind😉
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Woohooo! That’s such good news! 🙂
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All wonderful limericks!
And I am again among top fives! Unbelievable! 😀
Thanks for organizing this challenge. My heartfelt gratitude 🙂
Have a wonderful holiday season.
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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Congrats!! You have a knack for words!
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Oh you are very kind dear Nena 🙂
[ You know, in Hindi ‘naina’ means ‘eyes.’ so your name always reminds me of that. I don’t know what it means in your language/ religion.]
Love and light ❤
Anand 🙂
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Oh wow! How nice:) That is a very sweet meaning. In Spanish it’s a term of endearment and it’s like saying “baby girl”.
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Oh that is even more sweet indeed. Thanks for sharing. You are originally from Spain? You live in US right?
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I was born and raised in the US (Miami, FL). My dad is from Venezuela and my mom from Guatemala and was raised speaking Spanish as a result:)
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Thank you, Anand! And congratulations, you deserved the Top 5 spot! 🙂
Wishing you a wonderful holiday season too! 🙂
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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