When Mama Zen
asked us for brevity
I thought ’twas the
height of levity
For how could I
ever think to contrive
the breadth of my soul
in a mere forty-five?
Yet brief it must be so
I bequeath to you, my-
© 2013 Amy Barlow Liberatore/Sharp Little Pencil
Imaginary Gardens With Real Toads has Words Count With Mama Zen, who sets the limit at 45 words or less. I may break most rules, question authority, and generally raise hell in politics, but… “when Mama ain’t happy, ain’t NObody happy!”
Also at Poets United, where they let me blather on all I want. Mama Z, thanks. This is a good exercise for me!
A bit of doggerel from your dogged friend, Amy
Sharp Little Pencil 
lolamouse
Love it! I’m still giggling! Never wanna upset mama!
Sherry Blue Sky
I so love this! Hilarious! I have trouble being brief, too.
mhwarren
But you did it well.
Kerry O'Connor
We all gotta be happy!
I love the way you left us all hanging 🙂
McGuffy Ann
Great! I love it!
Teresa
This is such a fun take on the prompt!
Susie Clevenger (@wingsobutterfly)
Love it! With all the writing of April we need a grin!!
vivinfrance
Never use two words
in place of one.
Brevity, soul of…
coalblack
Your what? WHAT? Geeeeeeeeez! 😀
ihatepoetry
Too much preamble! 🙂 Loved this you smartypants.
ManicDdaily
Ha! Very clever! k.
vandana sharma
IT’S JUST AMAZING!!!!
Susan
Perfect commentary on the prompt and on your style! Fun.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
Fabulous. I love the ending. Wit will win every time.
Good job, Amy.
K
Helen
Hilarious! After thirty-two poems in April, I am all tapped out.
kimnelsonwrites
GREAT response, Amy! Goal achieved.
http://www.kimnelsonwrites.com/2013/05/02/the-mad-ones/
Mary
Brevity is sometimes a good exercise. You accomplished it well.
Mama Zen
This made my day, Amy! Hilarious!
Sara v
Amy, could not describe you adequately in 45, though enjoyed your take on it! Especially leaving out that last word–loved that 🙂