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Toilet Paper Roll Poetry 

Sponsor: Sara Kendrick

When the Toilet Paper Roll Is Almost Empty...

imitate my poor husband— 
just pinch the tube.
knead and press and stretch.
luck yields to demand.
matter offloading.
noisome
opulence 
plenishes in a blink!
quiet panic builds.
rationalize
squares.
this isn't toothpaste.
utilize shallow breaths.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
August 28, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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.
Layne Avatar
August 31, 2026 at 7:03 AM
Many thanks, Sara. A very creative prompt!
Andresen Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 4:51 AM
- ... easy to panic in such a situation :))) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs
Layne Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Thanks, Anne-Lise. I wasn't sure about this one. It was a rather interesting prompt.
Smith  Avatar
August 16, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Lol, so hard when the toilet roll is almost empty and no extra in sight.
Layne Avatar
August 17, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Yes ... it's good to keep stocked up.
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