longest poem



The Longest Poem In The World
Poem by Denis Martindale
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The longest poem in the world
Went on and on and on...
So much that when it was unfurled,
Rolled on and on and on...
Folks were entranced when first they read,
Yet none could see it through.
For soon they had to go to bed
And sleep as sleepers do.
The fastest speakers had their turn,
Attempting what they could,
Yet they grew hoarse to likewise learn
That it did them no good.
Computer geeks were rallied round,
Translating text to speech.
It wore the geeks into the ground,
Too far beyond their reach.
God called His angels to His Throne
And asked for volunteers,
Yet when the poem's length was known,
They knew it would take years!
Despite this fact, God's Son stood proud
And said it was sublime...
And solemnly that day He vowed
That He would spare the time.
So God agreed and Jesus left
And read the poem through...
God missed His Son and felt bereft,
Yet time in Heaven flew.
God's Son returned with His report,
The poem to explain...
He shared the poet's every thought,
The power of his brain...
The angels listened patiently
And when Jesus was done,
They praised the Lord in ecstasy
And thanked God for His Son!
The longest poem to recall!
From the oldest man who lived!
For Christ alone had read it all -
Methusaleh's greatest gift!
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Submitted on October 11, 2020

Modified on March 25, 2023

1:14 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme AbcAdadefefghghijijklklmnmnofofpqrqststuvuw
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 1,275
Words 243
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 43

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1 Comment
  • Soulwriter
    Love your stuff Denis!
    LikeReply2 years ago

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