Although I know not where I go to,
I feel it's my duty to tell you
As I'm pulled toward the ether
You must know that either
That wallpaper goes, or I do.
Author notes
Wilde's final words were "Either that wallpaper goes, or I do." It wasn't on the linked list, but it's my favorite Wilde quote.
A contest entry
- Oscar Wilde by stormchaser.
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Yes, mine too--and si non e vero, e ben trovato! A good idea to use Wilde to provide the kick that a limerick needs for the finish.
Since you care about metre, would you mind if I told you that your lines don't quite jibe for me? For instance, for this as a limerick, line 5 needs an extra two syllables ("That wallpaper goes, or else I do").
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AHHH, How I know this feeling weel. I have seen many a papaer that I shared this feeling with you. I enjoyed this piece very much. Got a real chuckle out of it.
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He's going! I prefer to keep the wallpaper lol. I like this little piece. Well done
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Always like that quote myself. Congratulations on an HM.
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I can certainly understand.
Good wishes to you.
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I love that qoute as well. I can only hope that my last words as as humerous and filled with acceptence as his were. I really need to read some of his work, rather than just his quotes, though.
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Yesh, to be that lucid and peaceful at death's door is something we should all aspire to.
If you haven't read much of his work, I'd start with The Importance of Being Earnest. I think it's his wittiest work, and really shows his gift for wordplay.
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i like it i really do
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You have SO captured the quote. Love this... Good luck in the contest...
Lady D
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