Introduction

A poet who thinks she's clever finds out writing in mono-syllabic words isn't easy.

Trying Hard

In this verse I will use
words with just one sylla...
Darn it!

Now, let me try once more.
It should not me too hard to express...
Oh dear.

Third time's a charm, they say,
and they must know what they're talking...
Ah well.

This simply demonstrates
that being poly-syllabic
is a medical condition
and not a conscious decision.

Copyright; Emily Spitler
Email: emily.spitler@pepperdine.edu