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No One Gets Through Unscathed

A limerick about life's agonizing moments

By Staci TroiloPublished 4 years ago • 1 min read
No One Gets Through Unscathed
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If there is a point to all things

Whether we’re peasants or kings

Could someone explain

The abundance of pain

And the absence of joy that life brings?

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The only limericks I've ever heard are risqué, and I've never written one. I thought this sounded fun, so I wrote five (in various tones, from light-hearted to serious). I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed writing them.

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Staci Troilo

Staci's love for writing is only surpassed by her love for family and friends, and that relationship-centric focus is featured in her work, regardless of the genre she's currently immersed in. https://stacitroilo.com

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    Written by Staci Troilo