Janice Canerdy Poet Tail-rhyme

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                  January 31, 2026, entered in the Suzette Richards Tail Rhyme contest

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Fractured at the Start

We got off to a rocky start.
With words uncalled for, blunt and tart,
each often pierced the other’s heart
and forged a deep scar. 
Though time brought more compliant ways
and nicer words, some said, “Their days
are numbered. Peace is just a phase!”
And yet here we are.

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Ilene Bauer January 31, 2026 at 1:09 PM a very cool poem, janice! best of luck in the contest... Janice Canerdy January 31, 2026 at 2:48 PM Thanks so much, Ilene! Janice

Paula Goldsmith January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM What a powerful read you have here. I enjoyed reading. "Good Luck" Have a blessed day/weekend writing away............ Janice Canerdy January 31, 2026 at 2:47 PM Thanks SO much, Paula! Janice