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Word of the Year 2026 Poetry Contest

1/11/26

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Perserverance

This is the 
first year without you
my heart breaks
I miss you
so much that I wonder if
I can perservere
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Delegans Avatar
January 11, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Heartfelt and relatable. Well done, Kathleen. Best wishes in your contest and in the new year!
Hassall Avatar
January 11, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Thank you, Christopher
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