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Lipogram Poetry Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet 10/25/23

To write poems missing one vowel I'm struggling, you should see me scowl Nice sponsor Emile Won't know how I feel I’m tempted to throw in the towel! I thought writing this would be fun Though Emile’s contest I won’t shun My words will not flow Bonce is being slow My muse whispers why don’t you run! I’m sitting here on my blue stool I’ve finished my poem, it’s cool Now I must check my work From this job I won't shirk By following Emile’s vowel rule!

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Hilo Poet

Date: 10/31/2023 9:42:00 AM

Limey, rhymey, Jan! Interesting set of deliveries in the challenging Lipogram form. My plate here taxes me from entering, yet you've made an effortless entry and an honorable placement in Emile's contest! Cheers, my friend! Aloha, William

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/30/2023 3:44:00 PM

Cuteness and fun Jan. Congratulations and hugs! :)

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/30/2023 12:33:00 PM

Back with congratulations x

Emile Pinet

Date: 10/30/2023 12:12:00 PM

Congratulations Jan! Your poem "Words," earned a distinguished place in my contest, this contest was all in fun and your amusing poem captured that feeling well. Well done my friend; Emile.

Jack Horne

Date: 10/29/2023 7:01:00 AM

hope you got a big win for this - no A in the poem, but it deserves A+

James Peranteau

Date: 10/27/2023 2:30:00 PM

i'll stick it out if this you would do... Tuck spit first then chew spit first then chew... yesss that buzzz that burrrn that tang that zing... Tuck yessss suck spit first then chew.... ...Red Man....America's Best<(did in my 20'z) see whut you did to me... *) you twsted my e brain here dear poet :) i'm gonnuh have to read another one uv your writes to unwind ;)

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/27/2023 10:57:00 AM

An interesting limerick. Good luck with the contest

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/27/2023 3:14:00 AM

You managed this very well. I would not have done it, let alone a limerick. Blessings

Mark Hughes

Date: 10/26/2023 10:43:00 AM

Tell me dear lady, on the isle of Man, the secrets to writing , as well as you Jan. Hope all is well with you and Hubby!!

Arastu Goyal

Date: 10/25/2023 6:06:00 PM

Loved this triple limerick, I think you nailed it! Good luck for the contest!

David Fisher

Date: 10/25/2023 5:10:00 PM

Wow you did it, and seems smooth enough. I'd give it an A, but it's not allowed, lol.

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/25/2023 3:27:00 PM

Excellent combination of all things clever Jan - well done x

Christina Bowring

Date: 10/25/2023 2:55:00 PM

A limerick is always in safe hands with the limerick queen! :):) A stroke of genius as always! These made me smile dear Jan. Lovely flow and beat to it. Good luck in the contest. I enjoyed reading them. Hugs to you xx:)

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/25/2023 2:38:00 PM

a clever group of Limericks, Jan. Nice rhyme scheme too. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Jan Allison
Date: 10/25/2023 2:42:00 PM

Thanks Sara, it really is a challenge to write for this contest:-) hugs jan xx