Quintile-Sweet Verse

words too
familiar
or too remote
defeat the purpose of which,
he wrote

    was his

hidden
enigma
a step too far,
if no-one could open
his jar

Inspired by Johnson's famous dictum
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Freeman Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 8:15 AM
Excellent verse Brian, Very true! Many could learn by being what they are in the jar, without words, if they would. Sincerely, Moses
Richards Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 7:20 AM
Wow....you have captured in just a few words...this complex tale! Great job!!
Kendrick Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 5:37 AM
Interesting verse. Keep writing. Sara
Docherty Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 1:01 AM
Wonderfully penned, love the rhythm and rhyme you hve weaved in with a short story, well done! Anna-Marie
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