Okay, this is, as a poem, as bad a piece of poetry as you are ever likely to see, but that is not the point. I think I've finally started to get the hang of this challenge. Apart from committing a crime against the literate world, did I make it fit the challenge? So here goes: One More Step Away From Stupid. I tried to write a poem that would fit But found the trick slipped from my scattered mind Snatched at half formed lines and unknown concepts Grasped my pen and fought for inspiration Daunted by the help so kindly offered Furious at my incomprehension Banged my head so hard on my computer Had to seek a doctor for a bandage And yet, my poor split head did me some good For suddenly an idea killed the pain Those hours of puzzling were all well spent Just count the syllables to play this game In poems as in prose I scrawl with glee This challenge business now makes sense to me Shanna :-) hopping up and down, chanting (heroically) "By Jove, I think she's finally got it"