The King Who Was Bullied

A man who was highly esteemed
hailed by all the almighty king
was knocked down to size
bullied by tough guys
and now he's a small figurine.


@laurie kolp

Picture prompt inspiration: Magpie Tales

Chocolate Comforts Stressed-Out Monkey

I am pleased to announce that my limerick Chocolate Bites is posted on Poetry24, a site run by Martin Hodges and Clare Kirwan where news is the muse.

Included with the poem is a link to the news article that prompted me. I'll give you a hint: wildfires, monkeys, candy bars.

Please check it out and if you have time, a comment would be greatly appreciated.

@laurie kolp

The Standing Ovation Realization

A love-smitten guy was irate
when the gal refused him a date.
So he put on a mask,
dressed the part for the task;
she stood up and clapped with her mate.

@laurie kolp


Prompt inspirations: Sunday Scribblings (standing ovation), Mad Kane's Limerick-Off

A Relic's Kick

A letter was found in a trunk

All yellowed and sprayed by a skunk

The stench was so bad

Overpowered the sad

Archaic lost lover's debunk

@laurie kolp

Prompt Inspiration: Theme Thursday

Cloudy with a Chance of Mackenzie

Mackenzie thought she was a cloud
Sometimes fluffy or wispy or loud.
She’d flit through the house,
Roaring words she’d douse--
Like weather uncertain, but proud.

@laurie kolp

Prompt inspiration: Theme Thursday