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Written 23 May 2026 for Simplicity Poetry Contest of Sara Kendrick

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Simplicity- SK


A simple roof to shield from wind and rain,
A tranquil house devoid of stress and strain
Where the flashes of faith and love do shine,
Renders a home the shrine of the divine.

No need for ocean of wealth, grand and vast,
But a peaceful spirit fostered to last,
Harvesting joy, strolling beneath the sky,
Staring at sparkling stars slowly slide by.

 To use simple bricks homes to build, isn`t shame,
 So it`s with words we choose, verses to frame,
 No need for pompous, grandiloquent art
To touch the innermost depth of the heart.

Simple words cutely used sparkle delight,
Illuminate the common mind with light,
In humble verses, the inner self gleams,
Reflecting life's limpid lingering  dreams.

High sounding verbiage sounds harsh to ears,
Grips the mind of the bulk of souls with fears~
Simplicity isn`t mediocrity,
But the mirror of true humility.
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Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Your poem expressed many great examples of simplicity. Congrats on the winner list
Andresen Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 11:41 AM
- Congratulations on your great winning poem :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. I enjoyed reading your entry. Sara K.
Reese Avatar
May 24, 2026 at 3:53 PM
A very nice definition of simplicity simplicity and humility are often linked good luck in the contest
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