Long Lipogram Poems

Twelve is the number of months we journey through;
time sprints by, it's true

Eleven sounds for the first line - I reckoned
five for the second

Ten is the count of either fingers or toes;
do cool things with...

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Rain today I must say,                              ...

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I could feel the rhythm of my obscure 
thoughts in sync
sturdy scrutiny, into the mirror
I glimpse deeply in the 
reflection of the nymph
somehow I outwit the quixotic 
hold of the sylph,
frightened to my demise, 
tons...

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Never rich, but learned early that if I saved and invested well,
things might turn great and I'd be rich. I'm well aware that            ...

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Grief stricken, his eyes full of sighs,
The picture shows when the boy cries,

The sweet boy shows no touch of joy.
This is the story behind the destruction of this boy.

It is told his loved ones died...

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You say you want lots of rum? Put it in a big fat drum.
Cooking oils put in drums too. Soy or canola will do.

Put your hands in a basin. Want a jar? How about a...

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I kept passing up that contest, realizing its difficulty.
However, sometimes I do enjoy jumping into challenges,
but this one proved to be beyond and above mere difficulty.
After jumping into 'this river of cold water poetry', I...

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Best wishes for you two with blessings’ glow
poured by God with His generous supply
midst love’s kindness in serenity bliss.

With your “I do” bond to live like one flesh*
inside the Lord’s goodness together dwell
exercising kindness for...

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From a classroom,
       illuminating our tomorrows -
with a stick of chalk, you bring art
and insight to curious minds. 
Magically, you light sparks.       ...

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Why did she come so quietly?                             ...

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Without God, my living is truly vain
midst functionality’s unworthy cost
as carnal dominion constantly looms
to focus unto own survival first.

Turning from virtual wormy status
against filthy clay of iniquity   
I thank Lord Christ Who wrought...

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Lipogram with the "O" omitted:



Silent winds sing light - Past the emerald ridges
And vibrant azure skies - Breathing a fiery sense
In brilliant hues and shades - Claiming gentle verses
Within the heart’s purity

Lively faith and feelings...

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Light fading across charming mountains,
Sunlight bold, hasty indigo clouds…
Whimsical, wistful raindrops, drizzling
Upon brilliant colors, crisp gold and auburn
Shadows laughing through the firm vows,
Sanctifying inhabitants who normally trust
In spiritual passions, soul stirring - moods
All that brings...

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I'd find nirvana, if I could,
  on distant coast by lapping bay,
  far from all strain of daunting day.

Sustain no drama, as I should,
  an ataraxis of my mind
  that is...

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"My path had no instructions it had a Mom."

                          ...

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Hurrying down a winding path
Among imposing lofty trunks, I
Nourish thoughts with optimism 	
Discarding an assault by aching limbs       

Imploring for a soothing stop
Notwithstanding valid motivation. 

Hark! I catch cascading...

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Prestigious Emile Pinet

Sponsor, I'm writing to let you know 
I will not be entering your Contest
- Why do you feel you should judge my work?
I possess the pretty form of cotton fluff clouds
whispy pink serenity...

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Mystical Moon, languidly adrift in pallid glory,
is holding night court, clad in gold silk sarong.
Ruling her astral kingdom, amusing with a story
about a cow and a spoon; singing a lyrical song.

"Wondrous Moon," said I, "lamp...

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"Don't sin you will be punished ten times multiplied"
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Just think of her miseries
given for some moments joyous
It doesn't end here
your senses desires more...

Just think of your future
lifelong feeling of guilt does linger
How will you justify...

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Mother, you’ve been gone for twelve months
I write poems upon your desk
The house looks different, you wouldn’t like it
Now I know why you worked and worked to keep it in order
 I comprehend why you...

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My shoes long worn out now got torn,
Within it rough, rude pebbles meet;
Pricking, poking in some stern tone
Knit-bit of my venturing feet …

Needle-like long pin-pointed thorns,
Pierced my now-dirty, ripped outfit;
Prodding every nerve, muscle, bones,
Thus tempting...

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Hold onto your spirit my old soul
my young nights floating in sky,
with black clouds moving to light stars
do war drums still pound against your sanity?

Signs of victory in labyrinths you'd found
but blazing sparks still burn...

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... Let's use our logic to determine  

       - - It's long overdue - - 
We need to open the borders
It's time for business to thrive once more
Tourism...

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In the dynamic landscape my vibrant life carves
the paved pathway that meanders with time’s trail,
tracing the wheels’ imprints fading in the future far,
I must traverse at a desired pace destiny will decide.

Many streams in spate...

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I didn't trust that I could post strong words
that would import my wish to grant insight
to visions that whirl round within my brain-
by blocking out a common grammar mark.

Oh, words- with such profusion you subsist
apart...

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