Grinned through every scene,
my soul the UNPAID extra—
credits roll in hush.
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Komal
I write poems and stories that hit the feels.
When I’m not lost in my own plots, I’m either daydreaming about the next big idea or just winging life with a grin.
𝕀 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 ℙ𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕠 𝕞𝕒𝕜𝕖 𝕒𝕟 𝕀𝕄ℙ𝔸ℂ𝕋
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Where's the Glory?
In breaking news, rehabilitated Republican Senator Johnnie Johnson (Pronouns: HE, HIM, HIS) called a press conference from the Men’s room of the New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport, Concourse B, across from the Ignatius Reilly’s Lucky Dog stand. The Senator had just returned from a sexual reorientation rehabilitation program in Memphis, TN after being publically disgraced at a Buckee’s Truckstop restroom soliciting sex from an undercover cop three months ago. He is a founding member of the Reformed Christians for Christ, a conservative, pro-family and ex-gay advocacy group. In the spirit of being reborn, Senator Johnson invited reporters to marvel at his plans for a major remodeling of airport bathrooms.
By Cathy Schieffelin6 days ago in Humor
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Poor extras never get the credit they deserve.
This is damn good. I don't think her name is going to be in those credits.
The economy of words here is striking; you capture a whole cinematic experience in just a few lines. The metaphor of being an “UNPAID extra” resonates deeply.
Oh, I know the feeling, Komal!! A brilliant Senryu!!
"unpaid extra" I love this phrase! No one should ever feel like they are unpaid extras in the story of someone else, and yet so many of us do. Time to take the lead role and roll those credits in for ourselves!
My movie loving heart loves that second line
Such a beautifully crafted haiku.
This is moving. It feels as if we are unrecognized at times.
I feel the gut punch as the credits roll past the grinning wreckage in the background. Sooo relatable and heartfelt ❤️
This is really sad. Makes me think of feeling like an actor in one’s own life.
How many time do we feel like that person, cast in a place with know one seeing you, wondering if I left would any one notice.
Where you an extra in a movie or something 🤔
A tragedy in three lines. 👏👏👏
Touching, beautifully expressed, much Love to You! :)