There once was a monk with a frown,
who lived in a temple renowned.
but his life took a twist,
when a monkey he missed,
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I forgot your title says 'In Limerick Style'. That could make your job more difficult! I mean to try to make some of my ideas for tweaking.
It 'feels' to me, Bri, that, (...as I think I felt about a last stanza in another of your poems) ..you've become careless at your ending. Perhaps you are too giddy re 'their' friendship? **** (4) stars. ;) bri
stanza 5: As far as I know, 'inspire' is not used as a noun. And I don't think it would make sense anyway. You are (perhaps) 'REACHING' FOR RHYMES. I'd suggest a non-rhyming word rather than a poor choice for a rhyme. ;)
(cont.) ..st.3 line 3: my 'strife'-replacement word would explain (along with other line 3 changes) what was doing the 'strike'-ing. I have suggestions for st.4, but I won't mention them. They are minor. (cont.)
rill: 'A small brook; a rivulet.' I'd try to avoid strife/strife, here and at home; I fail at home. ; ((( I have a word to replace strife by 'I'N NOT SHARING! ! ;)))
Love can win anybody's heart, whether man or animal. Nicely Inked. Thanks dear.
Playful money teasing and teaching monk. Greate write.