Our Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. $3,750 in prizes. No fee.
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Wordy HarryNow I know
what you're thinking:
did he use six iambs or only five.
To tell the truth
in all the excitement
I've lost track of the scansion myself.
But being that this is a sonnet—
the most powerful
poem form in the world—
it could take Emily Dickinson's
head clean off.
Now you've got to ask yourself one question:
Do I feel lucky?
Well, do you, poet?
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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