THREE LIMERICS

I blame not my shedding leaves
Those that leave without notice
Some people are like that
Deft artist in the hood of art
Painted me a living naked tree, leafless

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Like the branch, some are in this life
Could be a brother or your wife
They branch before the end
Stick longer than a friend
Paint you an armless tree — such is life

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But some are like the root
buried in the mud like your boot
Ensure you stand firm
dirty themselves in germ
won’t leave or branch — like the famous Ruth

Jalaal A. Raji is an emerging writer from Oyo State, Nigeria. He lives in Ifo, Ogun State. He finished his secondary education at N. U. D. Grammar School, Solu-Ifo. He is a graphics designer, database expert, motivational, and, of course, a writer. His works have been published on Poemify, Synchronised Chaos, Poets’ Choice, and elsewhere. He believes in equality, balance, and love. He hopes to reach the world with his artwork. He can be contacted through his email: ab****************@***il.com; Instagram: jalaaladedayoraji; Twitter: @Jalaal_Raji; Facebook: Abdul Jalaal Muh Raji; and Whatsapp: 09133720466.