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In 25 Words or Fewer Poetry

Sponsor: John Lawless

Position: 1st place

Judged: 24/06/2026

Wordsworth Pivots

rabid bard 
perforce
binds 
untethered reins
of a supple wit 
excising 
the ornate quills
head lowered
body tilts
into commas
whittling lyrics 
through his swivet

Copyright © Trina Layne | Year Posted 2026

humorhyperboleironypoetswordsfree verse

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Andrea Dietrich

June 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM

Wow. So unique. Congrats on a well deserved win

June 26, 2026 at 5:43 PM

Thanks, Andrea!

June 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Congratulations on your creative winning work in John's contest. Such talent in a great short work. Way to go. Sara K.

June 26, 2026 at 5:42 PM

Appreciated, Sara. John said to have fun. I just wrote what was fun for me.

June 24, 2026 at 6:39 AM

YIKES!!! I have danced on this "swivet' (had to elk it up)...thanks for entering the contest.

June 26, 2026 at 5:32 PM

Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed this one.

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