With Few Words

To encapsulate meaning
With words so few
Is like the magnitude behind
"I love you"

For some it's simple,
Yet again,
I impulsively 
Over explain!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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VanHooser Avatar
June 25, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Oh so very true, well done! This poem encapsulates what few words can. Thank you for sharing! Ron
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June 25, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Thank you Ron. All the best :-)
Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Wonderful take on the theme . An impressive winning entry. Congrats, Natasha
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June 25, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Thank you Andrea. Was a good challenge especially as I have a tendency to say a lot to say a little lol.
Kendrick Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Congratulations on your creative winning work in John's contest. Such talent in a great short work. Way to go. Sara K.
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June 24, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Thank you Sara. Very kind words :-)
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 6:37 AM
nice tongue in cheek twist herein Natasha....thanks for entering the contest
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June 24, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Thanks John. Was a challenge I must say .. lol. Thanks for setting the fun challenge :-) all the best.
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