Notes About The Poem

For the IN 25 WORDS OR FEWER Poetry Contest that's sponsored by John Lawless

I wrote this poem with the theme of one word in the first line, two words in the second line, three words in the third line, etc.

Word Count:  25

25 Words

Tough . . .
so rough!

Words must pop
please no AI slop
up to 25 words please
even fewer words, just no sleaze.

Tough . . .
and so rough!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Poet Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 12:25 PM
So meaningful and so well-crafted, even with a few words, you bring a smart answer to the prompt. Congratulations on your win.
Terry Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 8:18 PM
thank you
Kendrick Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Back with congratulations on your winner in the contest. Way to go. Sara K.
Terry Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Thank you!
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Cute response. Big congrats for your win
Terry Avatar
June 28, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Thank you!
Godwin Avatar
June 21, 2026 at 2:21 PM
I think you wrote just perfectly enough. A cute and enjoyable poem.
Terry Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Thank you! The brevity in this work was hard to achieve.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
clever response to the contest prompt. best wishes with this entry.
Terry Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Thank you
Kendrick Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Creative way to go with the contest. It reads like a good contender to me. Sara K.
Terry Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM
I appreciate your encouragement!
Scragg Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 3:35 AM
So difficult to write a short response, you did this brilliant. :-D
Terry Avatar
June 20, 2026 at 12:17 AM
thanks
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Great job. You did this fast!
Terry Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Thank you!
Smith  Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Now this sounds like fun.
Terry Avatar
June 17, 2026 at 9:32 PM
Thank you. I recommend entering the contest.
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