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Jenny Kissed Me. Then What Happened?

Jenny Kiss'd Me

Jenny kiss'd me when we met,
Jumping from the chair she sat in;
Time, you thief, who love to get
Sweets into your list, put that in.
Say I'm weary, say I'm sad,
Say that wealth and health have miss'd me,
Say I'm growing old but, add
Jenny kiss'd me.

- Leigh Hunt

This is an oldfashioned poem by a 19th century poet. I've always liked it and I thought it would be interesting to use it as a prompt. You could make it purely reflective or descriptive or you could write a narrative about these two people who meet and quickly part again. Do they meet again? What happens then?

20 to 60 lines and I would like rhymes this time.

Enjoy.

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on June 10
  • Rewards: Gold: 300
  • Final notes:
    I enjoyed this contest. As always, the variety of the entries was remarkable.

    Thanks for your submissions and see you again in my next contest.

Contest Winners

  1. Too Soon
    Jenny spurned me next we met
    by ea 8 lines, 4 comments, on Jun 8 9:58 AM
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  2. Miss'd
    by toomysterious 12 lines, 12 comments, on Jun 8 11:51 AM. In thoughts, life, love
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  3. Don't Make Me Wait
    Jenny kissed me when we first met
    Moment in time I’ll not forget.
    by faderman1959 28 lines, 6 comments, on May 26 3:58 PM. In Humor, Love
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]

Entries [6]

1 - 6 of 6
  • Jennifer, Jennifer
    by myriad-dark 20 lines, 1 comment, on May 27 12:34 AM. In Life, Thoughts, Sad, Fantasy
    • Commented on by judge.
  • Kate's Baby
    When john decided on an evening class little did he know
    The move would start a train of events that would change his status quo
    by judmc 41 lines, 26 comments, on Apr 28 12:03 PM
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Kiss and Tell
    Sexy red heels, short white dress, I was hot for her and unashamed, I confess.
    by Little Lottie 22 lines, 2 comments, on Jun 7 10:53 PM. In Life, Humor
    • Commented on by judge.

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Comments


  • toomysterious
    May 26
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    One of my favorite oldies, too. Don't know as I could do it justice, but I might try.

  • xCandieKissesx
    May 26
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    Hehe!
    Cute quote!
    Good luck with the contest!

    + Jackie

  • aboomer silver member
    May 26
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    I remember that - always liked the 'romance' feel to it.
    sorry, but my muse is 'fried' right now....hope you get some great entries. I'll try to read and comment.
    best wishes

  • ea silver member
    June 10
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    Thank you

    for hosting with this enjoyable prompt.