Forsaking 'E' - Lipogram

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The letter "e" is not used in this poem :)

In a world void of trust and loyalty It's hard to find a happy family It's as though it's nothing unusual in this country Said air thick with vulgarity, disdain, and incivility I lock my mind and turn to music, obstructing the cacophony Blocking its aim to drain my will, continuing on with probity Soothing songs of faith wash through my soul, guarding my tranquility

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J. Summers

Date: 2/3/2023 4:30:00 PM

Hadn’t heard of this form before, it’s very interesting. I did read about a guy named Wright who wrote a 50,000 word novel without the E. Your poem mirrors a vastly changing tone of how people now interact. John

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/3/2023 5:17:00 PM

J I couldn't even imagine doing that! I have a longer variation of this poem I just didn't like it enough to post it lol

Joanna Daniel

Date: 1/31/2023 10:59:00 PM

Songs of faith are calming indeed, a nice way of escape, Flo:)

FJ Thomas
Date: 2/2/2023 8:57:00 PM

Hi Jo, thank you. They are quite helpful.