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Burning Brain Cells

One day I tried to write a sonnet

For hours and hours I thought upon it

I swear I'm not joking

My head started smoking

And firemen turned their hoses on it

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Karen Jones

April 22, 2024 at 11:08 AM

lol cute!

Randy Freie

April 22, 2024 at 1:33 PM

Thanks Karen, sometimes it feels like my head could burst into flames when I'm writing.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

April 22, 2024 at 7:01 AM

Hello Randy, your witty poem really captures the struggle and frustration of creative endeavors. The humorous imagery of your head "smoking" from the effort to write a sonnet is both relatable and entertaining. I loved how your clever wordplay adds a playful twist to the challenges of writing. This is a lighthearted piece—it brought a smile to my face! - Blessings, Daniel

Randy Freie

April 22, 2024 at 1:35 PM

Thank you Daniel, I really like writing limericks. They're short and fun.