Feb 2022 limerick fawmerick afterlife sad happy lyrics-only needs-music needs-vocals needs-collab
I picked the song prompt, and wanted to do it limerick style, and it just sort of developed from there
He heard the echo of footsteps
Though he hadn't had any pets
In many long years
It brought him to tears
He missed his old black dog named Rex
The echo of footsteps grew near
He was close to shedding more tears
Memories of him
Gave him a large grin
Ready to face him without fear
Echos of footsteps came running
His old dog Rex was soon coming
But what a surprise
The old man had died
Now he could show Rex some loving
Man and dog love the afterlife
Enjoying quiet life without strife
The man and his dog
Share space on a log
He's hoping to see his fine wife
What's that he sees in the distance
The dog nudged him with persistence
He found his lost love
As pure as a dove
Proving their families resilience
Joyful again to have family
They walk together happily
Sticks to throw for fetch
Go on have a stretch
Living life like a fantasy
@the7thnight Feb 2022
It's a happy ending! This was cute. It makes me want to hear more lyrics that use the afterlife as a theme. I would never have thought of writing lyrics in limerick format! It seems like it would be difficult!
@johnstaples Feb 2022
Awww, what beautiful lyrics! I love that twist. When I realized the old man had passed and really was gonna be with his dog and wife it put a smile on my face! Nice work.