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I'M Lost For Words

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I can’t think of a theme I confess
and doubting I’ll please John Lawless
I’m ahhing and umming
and no words are coming
my shattered nerves are such a mess!

I’m tasked to write oodles of words
(I won’t mention boobies or turds)
Each word I am counting
my tension is mounting
John’s turning us into word nerds

I’m twiddling my pen in the night
my fickle muse has taken flight
She’s enjoying a cruise
drinking lots of booze
Oh bother, I’m in such a plight

I wonder if I can conform
I’m having an awful brainstorm
If my word count is short
contest dreams I’ll abort
my endeavours I’ll treat with scorn

I’ve finally found inspiration
my forehead’s drenched in perspiration
Now this work’s complete
Poets rise to your feet
I deserve a standing ovation!

Word Count 136 as per Microsoft word

One Hundred and Thirty Six Words Poetry Contest Poetry Contest

Sponsored by John Lawless
9/2/19

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Pat Adams

Date: 9/5/2019 11:17:00 PM

Wow! That's a lot of words. Glad you mentioned what you weren't mentioning!..Uhh...ok..anyway well done!..........pat

Constance La France

Date: 9/4/2019 11:14:00 AM

Jan, oh what a delightful poem of 136 words, I bet John loves this !

Pashang Salehi

Date: 9/4/2019 12:17:00 AM

I am so glad you are here...you're a breath of fresh air.

Janis Medders Tobechi

Date: 9/3/2019 9:59:00 PM

You have done such a wonderful job here. It warrants a win. Best of luck to you. Limericks are truly your gift and I am clapping. By the way, I have added this to my FAVE list.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 9/3/2019 4:53:00 PM

Hahaha! Jan a wonderful write and what better to write about if you can't think of a thing to write? Lol just stall! But it came out perfect!;)

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/3/2019 2:36:00 AM

You're certainly not lost for words Jan, this is brilliant in limerick form. Good luck. Had a great few days, Weymouth is a lovely resort. Tom

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/2/2019 8:05:00 PM

Hello Jan … very very good Jan. Each limerick had that beaut limerick flow. Great job - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/2/2019 6:19:00 PM

You woke up in the middle of the night to write that? Well done! You certainly deserve doughnuts for breakfast! Aloha! Rico

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/2/2019 3:21:00 PM

Nice one Jan, so glad you found that thing called inspiration!!

Ronald D Thompson

Date: 9/2/2019 2:59:00 PM

Excellent as usual Jan. Best of luck in the competition. Best wishes x

Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 9/2/2019 2:26:00 PM

You certainly do deserve a standing ovation. Well done Jan and good luck in the competition.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/2/2019 2:13:00 PM

i have just jumped out of my seat and am wildly applauding, jan! best of luck in the contest - sounds like a winner to me...

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/2/2019 1:11:00 PM

WoW! Jan, You did a great job with the contest theme. 136 words? I think I will pass. Not to mention did it in a form you excell in. I found it to be clever as well. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Enjoy the rest of your day my friend:-) Alexis