Sandra Haight Poet Verse

Composing a Lipogram

You may think that writing
is dysfunctional-
to script a thought not using 
that sign of ABCs post-D.
This art that's built of words 
is inspiration-bound;
finding worthy, optional picks
not sounding lordly. 

It is most frustrating 
to omit that sign-
manipulating, controlling 
word forms in a satisfying way.
Committing to construction-
painfully choosing-
discarding- to find again-   
class vocabulary to display.

A Lipogram can truly stump
a sharp, rhapsodic mind.
But, constancy can always win-
by solution found in kind.


January 23, 2023

Contest: Lipogram Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Emile Pinet

Rules: Do Not Use The Letter E
Checked with PS Grammar
Rhyme Zone

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Paul Callus February 4, 2023 at 1:08 AM Congratulations on placing first in Emile's contest, Sandra! You overcame the the "no E" hurdle with apparent ease! ~ Best regards // paul Sandra Haight February 4, 2023 at 5:17 PM Hi Paul, so nice of you to stop by to read my poem. Thanks so much for the congratulations and supportive comment! It was fun to work on! Sandra ;)

Joanna Daniel January 31, 2023 at 10:45 PM Intelligent poem, Sandra, congratulations:) Sandra Haight February 1, 2023 at 8:16 AM Thank you, Jo. It was fun to work on! Hugs, Sandra

Emile Pinet January 31, 2023 at 10:49 AM Congratulations Sandra! Your poem has placed "First" in my “Lipogram ” PoetrySoup contest. This was a bit of fun, and your poem was entertaining and flowed well throughout, well done my friend, Emile.

Jeff Kyser January 31, 2023 at 10:48 AM Very nicely done, Sandra! Sandra Haight January 31, 2023 at 4:54 PM Thanks, Jeff! I appreciate your visit and uplifting comment! Sandra