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Poem submitted to “In 25 Words or Fewer” poetry contest, John Lawless, sponsor, June 18, 2026

NO TINY TASK

in response to contest prompt: In 25 words or fewer describe how difficult it is to write a response/poem in 25 words or fewer. 

…it’s like stuffing a circus into a teacup
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Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Ha! Congrats.
Hughes Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 8:07 AM
You're the gold standard Sara, Terrific!
Scragg Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 6:23 AM
Wow.. just 8 words!! Brilliant simile :-D
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
June 18, 2026 at 4:25 AM
Excellent response to this contest
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