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Poetic Spice Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Joseph May Written 2/15/2026

 

Recipe for Diminished Hexaverse Soup


The house is filled with the wonderful smells 
of our own treasured ingredients passed down
 from generation to generation.
 Diminished Hexaverse, brevity food is warm,

 powerful, emotional, and comforting, 
cooked up in a large Dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
Slow-cooked serving inspiration.
Melt 5-line stanzas, each containing 5 syllables,

and let simmer for two minutes. Creating a good base.
Add 4-line stanzas, each containing 4 syllables.
Whisk together 3-line stanzas, each containing 3 syllables.
Add the rest of the broth in, 2-line stanzas,

each containing 2 syllables. 
The finishing touch! 1-line stanzas, each containing 1 syllable.
Cook for 5-8 min. until you're ready to serve!
This recipe never disappoints.
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Goldsmith Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a creative/fun write you have here. Love It... Have a fun day with your win...................
Kitchin Avatar
February 18, 2026 at 4:12 AM
Eve, fun and creative. Congratulations on your first place win.
Jones Avatar
February 17, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Congratulations on your top win with this awesome free verse!
May Avatar
February 17, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Very nicely done Eve, Congrats on your win
Roper Avatar
February 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
You had a great example to go by... thank you so much.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 5:02 PM
how creative!! a hexaverse soup! Loved it.
Allison Avatar
February 15, 2026 at 1:57 PM
what a lovely recipe, i have written this form several times and find it quite challenging. good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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