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Forty-Two by Y. M. Roger
    Meaning of Life Contest Winner 


For millennia and perhaps more,
Orphans and emperors alike,
Reflected upon life’s meaning:
The beginning and the twilight.
Yet, those minds reached no consensus,
 

Though there’s been much hullaballoo –
When asked ‘bout life and ev’rything
Of course, their answer’s forty-two!

 


Writing Prompt
Write a rhyming poem of 12 lines or less that explains the meaning of life.
Meaning of Life
Contest Winner

Author Notes
In Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a super intelligent race of beings builds a computer (called Deep Thought) to get an answer to the universe's ultimate question: "What is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?" After seven and half million years of contemplation and calculation on the question, Deep Thought gives a very simple and supposedly off the wall answer: 42

For Hitchhiker fans, you know that the number has been the focus of Geek-speak and scrutiny around the globe for decades (books have been written concerning its significance, folks!). If you're not a Hitchhiker fan (which I'm sure encompasses about 96.3% of you reading this - lol!), I will leave you to your own internet searches as there's a TON of stuff out there regarding the significance or non-significance of 42!! Have fun!

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