a dozen will have to do

I will cross the finish line

far behind all you folks

I was needed as Grandma

A most precious dear post

 

Twelve poems on the books

Though a true dozen short

Too late for the deadline

I am sad to report

 

Bravo to the poets

Who finished this task

Understand that I tried

Is all that I ask

 

Though my notebook’s half empty

No certificate here

Know the writing was healing

And I’lll see you next year