Limerick Challenge Week 6: Pride
It is but again that time of the week when I announce the winner for the Limerick Poetry Challenge Week 5! As always, we got to read some really amazing limericks and picking a winner was no easy feat! Since, I am already beat with the effort of trying to choose a winning entry, I am going to go straight to it without any further delay!
And the winner for this week is…….. Dr. Meg Sorick with the below Limerick that made me laugh! Check out her full post here!
The windmills turned as the sun sank low
Two lovers entwined on a blanket below
The once gentle breeze
That stripped the trees
Had now stolen their clothes!
The winner may contact me on mindandlifematters@gmail.com to claim the complimentary gift certificate.
The second place is shared by Nicola who constantly finds herself in the Top 5 with her amazing limericks and Deeksha from Jot the Thought with her very first limerick!
The third place goes to Peter from Meritings with his very ‘English’ limerick and Kat Myrman of Like Mercury colliding with her very breezy limerick.
Now that the Top 5 have been announced, it is time for the Week 6 Challenge.
I have the habit of reading and re-reading some of my favorite books over and over again. As such I have been reading Pride and Prejudice yet again because I am so much in love with Mr. Darcy and Ms. Bennett! Well, to cut the long story short, I am choosing the word “Pride” as the Prompt for Week 6! You can either use the word “Pride” or some of its synonyms like Dignity, Honor, Pleasure, etc…you get the idea! I hope you enjoy this challenge!
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 Challenge post 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 6 Challenge are due in by Thursday, November 19, 2015.
- The winner for the challenge will be announced in a post next Thursday. 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:
He waltzed into the ball
On this beautiful evening in Fall
With an air of Pride
She matched his stride
Decked up looking like a doll!
52 Comments
Dr Meg Sorick
Thank you so much for giving me the top prize! This is such a fun challenge! XOXO
MindandLifeMatters
Your welcome! It is a well deserved spot! And thank you for your continued participation! I look forward to your Limerick on ‘Pride’ 🙂
MindandLifeMatters
Meg, I just realized you did not email me about the gift card, please email me on mindandlifematters@gmail.com so that I can reply with the gift certificate on your win! 😀
Dr Meg Sorick
Ok will do! Thanks! I forgot!
Kat Myrman
Thanks for the recognition Rashmi! I am enjoying your weekly challenge! Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking
Yeah I loved this one! Hi meg
MindandLifeMatters
It’s awesome, isnt it? Meg comes up with some of the best limericks! 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking
Awesome poets for sure!!!
Lynz Real Cooking
All are amazing!
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you Lynz! 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking
wonderful contest!
Kat Myrman
Pride…this week’s prompt was just tooooo fun. I couldn’t resist! Here’s a link: https://kmmyrman.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/pride-limerick-challenge-6/ 🙂
MindandLifeMatters
I wonder if she was able to nurse back to health her wounded pride! Good one Kat!
Kat Myrman
A quick flossing and a pray that her onlookers had short memories! 😃
Meritings
A very worthy winner Dr Meg. I still think you were spoiling them, giving them a blanket!
MindandLifeMatters
I agree, Peter! 😀
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Meritings
Here’s my effort for this week.https://pollymermaid.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/limerick-challenge-week-6-prompt-pride/
kirstwrites
Worthy winners all! Couldn’t wait to get started on a Pride and Prejudice inspired limerick – here’s my effort for next week: https://kirstwrites.wordpress.com/2015/11/13/weekly-limerick-challenge-6-pride/
MindandLifeMatters
I cant say how much I love your limerick! I am a huge fan of Pride and Prejudice, so this one just totally blew me away!
Indira
Hi Rashmi. Worthy winners indeed. I liked your selection. There are so many ways to write and lovely topics for Limericks. Your Limerick is very nice , a sure winner. Loved it.
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you so much for the encouragement and always participating! 🙂
oneta hayes
Fun reading, Rashmi. Your Limerick Challenge is a welcome and fun event.
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you so much Neta! I am glad you are having fun! I hope you will participate in this week’s prompt! 🙂
oneta hayes
Okay, I’m in. http://onetahayes.com/2015/11/14/limerick-challenge-pride/
MindandLifeMatters
That was seriously funny! 😀
Deeksha
Thank you so much for choosing me as one of the winners.. Really unbelievable..!! I can’t thank you enough.. 🙂 I’m working with ‘Pride’ now.. (Pun intended)
MindandLifeMatters
Your welcome! I am glad you are enjoying the challenge! Looking forward to your Limerick with Pride (pun intended!) 😉
Deeksha
I’m through with it..!
https://thecoolbookworm.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/limerick-challenge/
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you for yet another brilliant limerick! This was really good!
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Indira
Hi Rashmi, I am not sure it makes sense or not- https://amaltaas.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/limerick-challenge-week-6-pride. Any suggestion ?
MindandLifeMatters
This is really good and very well expressed!
Indira
Thanks dear.
Nicola Auckland
Thank you for my second place, I will be back with an entry for Pride soon xx
MindandLifeMatters
Your welcome! Looking forward to your entry on Pride!
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freespirit
Here is my one for week 6.
http://wannatalkavenscent.wordpress.com/
MindandLifeMatters
Thank you for a funny limerick! 🙂
freespirit
Glad you liked.X
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Vibrant
Yours is beautiful and Meg’s was stunning!
My proud limerick can be found here :
https://blabberwockying.wordpress.com/2015/11/14/a-proud-limerick/
Hope you are enjoying the weekend 🙂
Love and light <3
Anand 🙂
MindandLifeMatters
Wow, Anand! I love your beautiful and poetic limerick! I am so glad you decided to participate this time! 🙂
Vibrant
Thanks Rashmi 🙂 I hope weekend is treating you well as well 🙂
Love and light <3
Anand 🙂
MindandLifeMatters
Indeed, it is! 🙂
Vibrant
🙂 🙂
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Dr Meg Sorick
Here is my entry for this week’s challenge. Thanks again for last week! http://drmegsorick.com/2015/11/17/pride-a-limerick/
MindandLifeMatters
Loss, due to Pride! A good limerick there!
Nicola Auckland
Oops, almost missed the Thursday deadline. Here’s my entry. Limerick Challenge – Pride | Sometimes Stellar Storyteller
https://nicolaauckland.wordpress.com/2015/11/19/limerick-challenge-pride/
MindandLifeMatters
Glad you made it on time! I always enjoy your limericks and this one is as good as I expected yours to be! 🙂