Valsa George Poet Pleiades

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August-25-2026

When the Toilet Paper is Almost Empty Poetry Contest

Sponsor- Sara Kendrick

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Tension

toilet is tolerably clean and tasteful, but
toilet paper is almost empty, what a tedious test
tension builds, isn't one sheet too tight?
terror strikes, as the last sheet is spent!
tenaciously glued to commode, feeling tacky.
twin towels hang on the rod, a talisman
to use it or not is the question, thrive or tire.

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Paula Goldsmith August 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM Congratulations on your fun win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Tension" write. Use it... Have a fun weekend with your  win...............

Krishnanand Guptar August 29, 2026 at 9:27 AM Congratulations Valsa on your first place win in this contest with a cute take of the prompt to carve a lovely pleiades concluding with a verse which purposely leaves one still thinking. Wish you a blessed day as usual.

Kim Rodrigues August 28, 2026 at 2:56 PM Those poor towels…my have to throw out…lol Congrats!

Sara Kendrick August 28, 2026 at 8:57 AM I want to say I appreciate you supporting my contest by writing a poem just for it. Congratulations on your work being on the winner's list. Way to go!!👏✍️. Sara K. Valsa George August 28, 2026 at 9:16 PM Thanks a lot dear Sara for your highly encouraging comment and the high placement given.🙏

Joanna Daniel August 27, 2026 at 9:53 PM Fun writing, Valsa😊

sara Etgen-Baker August 27, 2026 at 2:13 PM humorous and understandable. well done for the contest, dear Valsa.

Sotto Poet August 25, 2026 at 2:53 AM This poem cleverly captures a humorous and relatable situation with great creativity. The use of words starting with "t" adds a fun touch to the rhythm and mood of the piece, dear Valsa.

Alison A Smith nee Howarth August 25, 2026 at 1:53 AM This is a delightfully funny and relatable poem! You’ve executed the Pleiades form perfectly, with the repeated "t" sounds building the comedic tension line by line. Elevating a mundane bathroom panic into a high-stakes moment of "terror" makes for a fantastic, entertaining read.