Fifty Words

There is a challenge to write a poem
That contains exactly fifty words.
I do not think I am alone
In finding that quite absurd. 

Fifty words is far too few 
To tell a story in perfect rhyme. 
Now, if they gave me fifty-two, 
I could do it every time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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August 1, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Joe, a cute poem for the challenge. 50 words can be a challenge for sure.
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