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A minute poem has three stanzas, each with a syllable count of  8  4  4  4.

Total syllable count is 60. The rhyme scheme is aabb  ccdd  eeff.

How will my household chores get done? They're just no fun. I'd rather write about this plight. Great piles of clothes and dishes hope for cleansing soap. Another time, I'll banish grime. Today a "Minute" calls my name. This prompt's to blame for undone work I had to shirk!
received NA in an open-choice contest on April 10, 2022 September 17, 2022 entered in the Your Second Chance 2nd Submission: Poetry Contest Sponsor: Sotto Poet

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Date: 10/17/2022 7:59:00 PM
I rember the Bhavadgita concept of duing the duty. Beautifully written. Congratulations!
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Date: 10/17/2022 12:45:00 PM
Love it Janice! Like you I'd much rather write than chase dust bunnies until they rebel and I can't ignore them any longer! Congrats and high fives to you for your win! Fun poem. Blessings!
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Date: 10/16/2022 9:17:00 AM
You have my heartfelt congratulations on winning my contest, Janice. You have written a remarkable poem that is built with many various levels of beauty.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 1/25/2023 6:08:00 PM
I'm so sorry that my sincere thank-you is disgracefully belated!
Date: 6/25/2022 9:06:00 AM
I enjoy your writings, they are fun and bring a smile. Keep it up, we need more laughter on the planet.
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Date: 3/31/2022 12:00:00 PM
How I agree with you, writing poetry for me takes precedence over chores any day Janice. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/31/2022 12:39:00 PM
Thanks so much, Jennifer. Janice
Date: 3/31/2022 11:48:00 AM
Clever girl! Well said and done! Fav'd! Aloha!
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/31/2022 12:39:00 PM
Thanks a million, Rico. Janice
Date: 3/30/2022 9:38:00 PM
Love the form, love the poetry.
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/31/2022 6:32:00 AM
Thanks so much, Harry. Janice
Date: 3/30/2022 6:36:00 PM
Cute verse, Janice. Blessings with lots of inspiration my friend
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Janice Canerdy
Date: 3/30/2022 7:22:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eve. Janice

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