- Why is there a limit
- of only twenty lines
- to enter every contest
- of poetic meter, rhyme?
- Is it for conciseness?
- To save the reader’s time?
- Or is twenty the only number
- that seems to come to mind?
- Of course, I could shorten it,
- write a little less–
- a poetic rebellion, maybe…
- No, my mind’s already a mess.
- All right, I’ll do twenty,
- limit it if I can
- to something provocative, important–
- “In this world, what is Man?”
- “Is man part of this world
- or simply arrogant and proud?
- If only he could see that he…”
- Damn! I’ve used the twenty lines allowed!
Twenty Lines–Poem #5
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So clever, Judy. You made me laugh out loud. Thank you. xoA
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