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Words Don'T Come Easy

We’ve been asked to pen one hundred words Perhaps I’ll write about butterflies and birds I must not write a poem about floating turds as words such as turds are used by nerds! The bright sun shines, this idea is much better and when it rains my garden gets wetter When it’s cold I should wear a sweater and I should stay indoors and write a letter To ensure that I’ve got the correct amount It would be wise to check on my word count With every line the word count will mount To write one hundred words is paramount! Any Poem You Want To Write Exactly 100 Words Poetry Contest Sponsored by Caren Krutsinger 9/23/19 33, 34, 33 – Checked on Microsoft Word’s word count

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Michelle Faulkner

Date: 10/4/2019 3:51:00 PM

This was a fun read, and not an easy challenge to do, (it reminds me of being in high school and having to turn in reports and essays of a required amount of words - I just used 'very' a lot!)

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 9/28/2019 10:58:00 PM

G'day Jan … writing a verse with exactly one hundred words a real challenge, possibly harder than when at school writing one hundred lines with all starting; I must not etc. - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/25/2019 5:21:00 AM

Leave it to you to write a poem with the words floating turds in it, your a rebellion with a hellion sense of humor, I wouldn't want you any other way, Nice poem Jan, xo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:48:00 PM

Thanks so much Pixie:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/24/2019 2:44:00 PM

I really tried but I just couldn't think of 100 words Jan. You did very well and added in some humor to boot! Bravo! : ) xxoo

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:47:00 PM

Thanks so much Connie:-) hugs Jan xx

Judy Ball

Date: 9/24/2019 7:40:00 AM

Too cute Jan. This really made me smile. Well Done. I'm sure it's a winner especially if cute and clever has anything to do with it. God Bless, JB

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:47:00 PM

thanks Judy:-) hugs Jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/24/2019 2:54:00 AM

- Your words always come easily as feathers, Jan :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:36:00 PM

Thanks Anne-Lise:-) hugs Jan xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 9/23/2019 5:49:00 PM

Well done! Did you write, "McArthur's Park"? Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:35:00 PM

lol Rico, that song irritates me - I wouldn't bake a cake and leave it in the rain ... I'd eat it!:-) hugs Jan xx

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/23/2019 5:08:00 PM

A 100 word poem on writing a 100 word poem. I enjoyed especially your final verse!

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:34:00 PM

Thanks Kim:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green

Date: 9/23/2019 11:38:00 AM

That was funny and fun Jan. Something is floating in this but I think it is humor more than anything else. Best wishes in the contest

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:29:00 PM

thanks Chris:-) hugs Jan xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/23/2019 11:06:00 AM

Floating turds lol, someone needs a plumber. You had great patience to do this Jan. Good luck. Tom

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:29:00 PM

either a plumber or to see a doctor:-( hugs Jan xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 9/23/2019 9:58:00 AM

You're so funny. Bless you

Jan Allison
Date: 9/26/2019 12:28:00 PM

thanks:-) hugs Jan x

Bobby May

Date: 9/23/2019 8:57:00 AM

LOL, floating turds, your are to funny JAN

Bobby May
Date: 9/23/2019 10:33:00 AM

LOL me either poop is a good subject so is gas

Jan Allison
Date: 9/23/2019 9:41:00 AM

Oh I got reprimanded for writing a poem about 'floating turds' as 'it is not a subject poet's write about' and you know what Bobby I don't give a poop lol:-) hugs jan xx