Limerick- On Old Age Poem by Valsa George

Limerick- On Old Age

Rating: 5.0


Her tired eyes have lost their past shine
On her feeble face, deep wrinkles line
Faded is her cheek
Of sadness they speak
Who can arrest old age's fast decline?

Limerick- On Old Age
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Topic(s) of this poem: loss,old age
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
9 syllables each in lines one, two and five and 5 syllables in lines- three and four. Unlike ordinary limericks, this is a serious one.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Dr Dillip K Swain 20 May 2020

An amazing Limerick dear madam...I love these kinds of poems....10

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Me Poet Yeps Poet 29 May 2020

You are younger to PP ME but your limericks are like ice cream for me who can ever beat you poetess composing limericks limitless

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A poignant write that depicts brilliantly and vividly the effects of old age; physically and emotionally. However, blessed are those who have reached old age for they have given more time to spend with their beloved family and to enjoy the wonders of existence. A beautiful poem on life so wonderfully crafted and conveyed in a unique limerick.10++

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Anjandev Roy 22 May 2020

Brilliant Limerick......thank u. anjandev roy.

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Vaibhav Simha 21 May 2020

A sad reality of life that is articulated well in this piece. The rhythm in this one particular was more conspicuous and explicit compared to the others, at least in my perception. The effete tone, sans exuberance, pairs finely with the theme. This is structured with finesse as posited by your previous poesy

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Savita Tyagi 16 June 2020

You have arrested it so well in Limerick form.

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Savita Tyagi 16 June 2020

This sadness is so real.

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Glen Kappy 11 June 2020

valsa, on this theme but in a more humorous vein, if you haven't read my recent " my seventy-one-year-old self in a mirror, " you might enjoy it. -glen

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Susan Williams 04 June 2020

I am drawn to this limerick probably because of its serious and heart-felt tone. This one goes on my fav list with a great big 10++++++

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Mahtab Bangalee 30 May 2020

beautiful Limerick shared on old age death arrests the shining age time brings such a worried phrase none can stop chained fate's job have to leave keeping heir in maze

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