Sturdy

Write a poem that’s sturdy

An excuse not to is flimsy

But not something too wordy

So keep it concise

Don’t drone on, hurdy-gurdy

So something, perhaps, melodic?

Nothing too clever, too nerdy

Just proper and sensible

Not too flash, like a birdie

But a professional par

Worthy of Ciardi?

P’rhaps not.

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