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Brevity vs Levity

The challenge of making the finish line

By Sonia Heidi UnruhPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Brevity vs Levity
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The bard had an impatient son

Who thought writing verse was no fun.

He penned his third line,

Then started to whine,

"If this was haiku I'd be done!"

!

Not saying I miss those OTHER Challenges or anything ...

Here's another silly one!

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About the Creator

Sonia Heidi Unruh

I love: my husband and children; all who claim me as family or friend; the first bite of chocolate; the last blue before sunset; solving puzzles; stroking cats; finding myself by writing; losing myself in reading; the Creator who is love.

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  • Paul Stewart3 years ago

    Haha! This is great, Sonia! Sorry I missed it the first time around! :)

  • Quincy.V3 years ago

    This piece is a beautiful and heartwarming tribute to the power of love and the enduring connection we share with those who have passed on.

  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Lol I've been trying to write to that still has the rhythm of Haiku ❤️ Well done!

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