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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"Your nine dogs are a nuisance and blight," Said a neighbor. "They #bark day and #night. Our whole block plans to sue." Said the owner, "Boo-hoo! Such ado! Let me know if they bite." #vssdaily #Bark #DailyHaikuPrompt #Night #Pets #Noise #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Poetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

“Don’t go running with knives,” parents warn. Their children’s response? Often scorn: “How ’bout scissors?” they query, Which makes one mom weary: “Should have stopped with my very first born.” #HaikuChallenge #Query #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Writing

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Donald Trump is a madman, I swear! Was it nature, or nurture? Don't care! Asking why he's insane Is a waste of one's brain. We must fight him and lay his crimes bare! #vss365 #Nurture #Limerick #Limericks #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #NoKings #Resist #Trump #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Crime

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

An old woman who'd filed for divorce From a golfer, who talked himself hoarse, Watched her longwinded spouse Rant and endlessly grouse, Then replied, "This is par for the course." #DailyHaikuPrompt #Wind #Divorce #Golf #LimerickSunday #Limericks #Humor #Poetry #LightVerse #Poems #SmallPoemSunday

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

My poor memory's often befogged, Cuz by info inane it's been clogged. Though bogged down, it tries hard, But its fact-finding's marred: It can't even find stuff that I've blogged. #DailyHaikuPrompt #Fog #Brain #Memory #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A young fellow who hungered for power Almost always looked angry; He'd glower And he'd rage, then just stare, But when met with a glare, He (a delicate flower) would cower. #vss365 #Hunger #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #BlueskyPoets #PoetryCommunity

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A 3d #PunctuationDay #Limerick: "Exclamation points ought to be rare," Said a writer, who'd forcefully share All his adamant views Which, unwelcomed, drew boos. "Use them sparingly! Better yet . . . ne'er!" #Language #Punctuation #Writing #Limericks #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Grammar

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Another #Limerick for #PunctuationDay: When you write, #punctuation is key. It can clarify meaning, you see. Use each comma with care. Excess bangs? Don't you dare!!!! If you're #slapdash your mark shall be D! #Language #Punctuation #Writing #Limericks #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A #Limerick for #PunctuationDay: When you #punctuate, please don’t be rash. Over-use can turn prose into ash. And a #comma misplaced Lays your writing to waste. Mark my words … or your readers shall dash. #Grammar #Punctuation #Humor #Humour #Limericks #Rhyme #LightVerse #Poetry #MicroPoetry

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Feels like autumn — the walking is easy Cuz it’s cool and it’s dry and it’s breezy. But what do I spy? Flying pollen — oh my! Any minute I’ll surely be sneezy. #HaikuChallenge #October #DailyHaikuPrompt #Equinox #Breeze #Autumn #Fall #Pollen #Allergies #Weather #Humor #Limericks #Poetry #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

An old woman was feeling discarded By her husband, her views disregarded: He had made a huge fuss When she tried to discuss Major issues, & called her "retarded." #Emoetry #Discard #Marriage #Communication #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A felon was caught and convicted Of serious acts interdicted. After serving his time He arranged for "sublime Sweet revenge," not the least bit #conflicted. #vss365 #Conflict #Crime #Prison #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A fellow was given the slip By a woman aboard a large ship. He’d thought her his mate — His ocean trip fate — But he never had time to unzip. #HaikuChallenge #Ocean #Prompt #Limericks #Limerick #Humor #Humour #LightVerse #Poetry #MicroPoetry #BlueskyPoets #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Cruises

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A talkative fellow who'll #jaw About politics, science, and law, Mostly has his facts wrong, But starts arguments, long . . . Which he "wins" via men made of straw. #VssDaily #Jaw #LimerickSunday #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Arguments

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I went shopping for something to eat. With chicken and fish they’re replete. They have plenty of peas, And all manner of cheese, But they really should beef up their meat. #VssDaily #Meat #LimerickSunday #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Food

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Said a fellow, “Alas and alack, My new pants are too #tight in the back And the front of the waist. (They were ordered in haste.) I need someone to cut me some slack.” #vssdaily #Tight #Clothing #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

An odd fellow who fell off a ledge, Had been saved by an overgrown hedge. "I was stoned. Tried to fly," Said the grateful young guy. "Guess those drugs really are 'bleeding edge.'" #vssdaily #Ledge #Accident #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Playing poker, Neil felt like a heel. But he gambled with passionate zeal, Using cash that was meant For the rent — ev’ry cent. So his win was a very big deal. #Emoetry #Zealous #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #Money

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Dear deer, you’re adorable, true. But there’s one thing about you, I rue: Your habit of munching And supping and lunching On fruit my hub’s hoping to chew. #DailyHaikuPrompt #Deer #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Poems #Humour #LightVerse #PoetryCommunity #Wildlife #Animals #Poetry #Fruit #Food

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Dearest Traitor, my problems are solved: I have learned you are deeply #involved In a scheme meant to screw me, To sue and undo me. You'll pay right on cue -- unabsolved! #VssDaily #Involve #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #BlueskyPoets #PoetryCommunity

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Many people can NOT be persuaded To rethink their convictions; they're jaded By the lies they've been told And relentlessly sold. Unconvince them? That pipe dream's long faded. #Emoetry #Unconvinced #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #News #Trump #USPOL

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Though I try not to act like a grump And I certainly don't mean to dump On the people who swear "Karma's real," I must air This rough dare: Please explain Donald Trump. #HaikuChallenge #Karma #Humor #Humour #Limericks #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Poems #NoKings #Resist #Trump #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Am I targeting Trump with my verse? That vile man whose behavior gets worse With each day that goes by? Yes I am, and here's why: Donald's reign is a scourge and a curse! #VssDaily #Target #Limericks #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #NoKings #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Poets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Bad luck has befallen this snake, Who’s upset by his jew’lry heist take! His chagrin is immense Cuz he called on his fence And was told that his haul was all fake. #HaikuChallenge #Jewel #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Donald Trump's cast a blight on DC, Ruining landmarks with wrecking-ball glee. He has sullied this place With fake gold and his face. Has he done this for Putin? Or Xi? #Poetry #Limericks #MicroPoetry #Poems #NoKings #Resist #Trump #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #BlueskyPoets #Washington #WhiteHouse

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

A young man in a needlepoint class Took it merely to meet a cute lass. But the gals all ignored 'im. So suff'ring from boredom, He needled "the teach" and passed gas. #vssdaily #Needle #Education #LimerickSunday #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

WSJ: "Behind Closed Doors, John Fetterman Shows Little Interest in the Work of a Senator" Former staffers report that John Fetterman Isn't one of our DC go-getter men: He's lost int'rest in doing His job. (Cue the booing.) I'm stewing! The Dems need much better men! #Fetterman #Senate #Democrats

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Though he’s brilliant, my husband can’t spell. And his less/fewer usage? Pell-mell! But despite his word-hurdle, He beats me at Wordle… And kvells as I yell, “What fresh hell!” #DailyHaikuPrompt #Fresh #Wordle #Games #WordGames #LimerickSunday #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Puzzles #Poetry #Poem

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I have noticed that folks at the helm Of the NYT "Daily Games" realm Will include (at least lately) In clues the word "stately" . . . For the tiny (3-letter) tall "ELM." #vssdaily #Elm #Trees #Games #Puzzles #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Said an author, "My rep has been soiled! And my writing's been tarnished; Life roiled! My AI use is pure! I just want to ensure That my work's not by typos despoiled." #DailyHaikuPrompt #Soil #Writing #AI #Technology #Poems #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

"US Mint officially launches $1 coin featuring Trump" Donald's ego needs stroking incessant, Like the "Trump dollar coins" from Scott Bessent: Coins by Trump's face debased, As he keeps laying waste To our land. What a vile adolescent! #Limericks #Poetry #NoKings #Resist #Trump #USPOL #Politics

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Oddball News Item: "Amazon drone drops package into swimming pool" If you long for deliv'ry by drone And your yard has a pool, make this known, Else your package might drown When the drone throws it down And it sinks like an overpriced stone. #Amazon #Drones #Limericks #Humor #Poetry #Shopping

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Note: I'm fine! No sympathy needed! I just tripped on some pebbles and fell. Now my knees are beginning to swell. Though I try to be careful, Our sidewalks are snare-ful . . . And I'm klutzy, a tough trait to quell. #vssdaily #Pebble #Accidents #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Poetry #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Whenever we’re ordering food, We’re likely to be in the mood For dishes quite spicy. We hate to hear, “Dicey! Our chef is a trifle unglued.” #DailyHaikuPrompt #Spice #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #BlueskyPoets #Restaurants

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“A vile vandal's defaced our great hall; He has scribbled dark marks on the wall. But he won’t escape blame With his ‘This Is Art’ claim. Crude graffiti's the hallmark of gall!” #HaikuChallenge #Hallmark #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

"Building furniture's long been my goal, But this job has been taking its toll. I am anxious and whacked And expect to be sacked: My review reads 'Square peg in round hole.'" #vssdaily #Hole #LimerickSunday #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #SmallPoemSunday

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A woman refused to eat crow At the end of a fight with her beau: “Your point’s for the birds. I will NOT eat my words. You’re a dodo. My answer’s still no.” #DailyHaikuPrompt #Crow #LimerickSunday #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #SmallPoemSunday

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Our economy's deep in a slump, And the White House now looks like a dump . . . So Trump's RIGHT: I agree That the midterms must be About President Donald J. Trump. #Trump #Elections #Midterms #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #NoKings #Resist #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Poets #Bluesky#Poets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

An industrious woman named Valerie Earns a shockingly miniscule salary. She has Ivy degrees: Two "fine arts" PhDs. You have guessed it: She works at a gallery. #HaikuChallenge #Gallery #Art #Money #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

An irked mom grabbed her daughter to scold ’er: “You should know better, now that you’re older. Throwing snack food is rude, Also wasteful and crude,” Said the mom with a chip on her shoulder. #vssdaily #Snack #Parenting #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I admit that I’m bad with a rake, And disposing of leaves makes me quake. So that pile—I ignored it, But then was rewarded With saplings—benign neglect’s wake. #HaikuChallenge #Garden #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #Writing #PoetryCommunity #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

My Dear Canada: Trump has abused you, And misused you, and falsely accused you. On behalf of the sane U.S. folks who remain, I am sorry . . . and hope I've amused you! www.madkane.com/madness/2026... #Trump #Canada #Limericks #Poetry #NoKings #Resist #Humor #Humour #USPOL #Politics #LakeAmerica

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

"I must find a new doc for my back. I need pain pills! Instead, I get flack: Claims I #hunch when I sit. The guy DOESN'T know shit! I've a #hunch my damn doctor's a quack!" #vssdaily #Hunch #Health #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems #PoetryCommunity

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

A man who was singing by rote Kept hitting an out of tune note. But nobody cared; Instead, they just stared. He was cute, which "earned" everyone’s vote. #VssDaily #Tune #Music #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems #PoetryCommunity #BlueskyPoets

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An old doctor was filled with alarm; She had lost her beloved lucky charm. Though she found it quite fast, Her relief did not last, For, alas, it was still on her arm. #Emoetry #Lost #HaikuChallenge #Charm #Aging #Limerick #Limericks #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #Poems #LightVerse #Verse

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I find falling asleep rather hard. And my staying asleep-skills are marred. I wake up cuz I'm cold Or I'm hot . . . and/or old . . . Plus a word-obsessed, rhyme-ridden bard. #vssdaily #Sleep #Writing #Limericks #Aging #LimerickSunday #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A young plumber, while hot on the prowl, Met a woman who'd instantly scowl And reply with words terse, If he tried to converse . . . But he can't seem to throw in the tow'l. #vss365 #Towel #LimerickSunday #Limerick #Limericks #Rhyme #Humor #Humour #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Verse #Poems

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

I have asked this not once, twice, but thrice: Will Trump and his henchmen at Ice Ever pay any price For their crimes? 'Twould be nice! But the answer, I fear, is "No Dice!" #vss365 #Dice #Limericks #Poetry #News #MicroPoetry #Poems #NoKings #Resist #Trump #MAGA #USPOL #USPolitics #Politics #Verse

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Madeleine Begun Kane @madkane.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A young gullible gal from out west Was a bundle of zing, zeal, and zest. But she frequently fell For slick scams. (Easy sell!) So her "nest egg" lacked eggs, cash, and nest. #Emoetry #Gullible #DailyHaikuPrompt #Eggs #Money #LimerickSunday #Limericks #Humor #Poetry #MicroPoetry #LightVerse #Poems

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