SWAIN
–noun
1. a male admirer or lover.
2. a country lad.
3. a country gallant.
The swain swept her off her feet
Leaving her shoes and modesty behind
The swine left her standing at the altar
With a ready cocked gun.
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24th December 2024
6 hours ago
19 comments:
A novel and unique take on Ms. Willow's photo prompt .... so much meaning in just a few lines (which really come to life.)
Ha - short and to the point and clever!
I like it! Such a small move from a swain to a swine :)
Swain to swine- clever twist in just a few words.
Swain or swine, men sweep us off our feet. But, we must never leave our shoes behind. Never :).
Dear Natalie: Ha! Good one! I remember a place where I grew up called "Swain's Greenhouses"; maybe the swain was growing something like roses for his sweetheart until he turned into a swine. Then it was "Swine's Greenhouses; don't see that last name so much. What IS it about some guys? Very humorous take! Love learning these new words! Sounds so old english-y!:)smiles!
a swain and a swan - and (hopefully) never the twain shall meet
So clever - a short leap from swain to swine. Love it!
Click, click... bang.
Death to pigs, eh? ;)
Bacon!
LOVE IT!
Sometimes, less is more. Well done Nathalie.
Very clever..From Swain to Swine
Love it.
Short, clever, funny!
Thanks for illuminating "swain."
sounds like just the jewelry he needs to complete his outfit...lead...one for each button. smiles.
nice magpie!
Witty transition from swain to swine. Terrific!
The only thing she should have kept is her shoes..let the swine go!! Clever...
wow. poor girl. looks like she's ready to take matters in her own hands though. Great story in such a few words.
Oh you've written such a treat!
I hope he is bacon now
what a beautiful tale.
magnificent transformations!
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