Senryu

The Entertainment
You look down your nose at me in disdain Because to you I’m just here to entertain I give you a fake name and a smile
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Meditation
Meditation is not sitting in a quiet room It is when you stop telling other people the words that you need to hear Its when you stop looking out the window
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Coaster Under Glass
Coaster under glass catches sliding sweat droplets from icy goblets An entry for a creative, fun challenge of picking a random, mundane object and writing a poem about it in the 5-7-5 format.
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Poets
To Your Taste
Ketchup or mustard a squirt of each, or blended, French fries to your taste A fun poem with the 5-7-5 format. Perhaps you prefer Ranch dressing, or plain fries...try mixing a dot of mustard with ketchup. Better yet, buy Portland Organic Ketchup. You can eat it with a spoon! Ketchup from Portlandia. 😁
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Poets
In my eyes I carry my father’s rage and my mother’s sorrow
Khamoshi ki aahat me sukoon ki talaash hai, Kuch lamho ke saaye me apne gam bhulane na jane kyu aas hai, Duniya ke dastoor ka kuch alag hi hisaab hai,
By Hridya Sharma2 years ago in Poets
Crystal Diviner
crystal clear vessel diviner of our being full/empty promises * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: This is for Matthew Fromm's intriguing little challenge "Write a poem about a mundane object in the 5-7-5 format."
By Paul Stewart2 years ago in Poets
True lines of life.
I could never become that who I was, no matter what Be it yourself, relationships or profession. it was just a feature in which i at different times Had played different roles.
By Suraj poetry plus 2 years ago in Poets
Waxy Glide
Toothpick stabs my gums Dental floss removes better Waxy Glide best one author photo ~~For Matthew Fromm's "Mirror, Mirror" challenge:
By Andrea Corwin 2 years ago in Poets
Healing Properties?
A soft silken touch, To soothe and exfoliate. Yet, the heart still breaks. ----- For Matthew Fromm's "Mirror, Mirror" challenge:
By Cathy holmes2 years ago in Poets
Eclipse
Entwined in the eerie twilight Cold coming in as it begins Light’s shadow begins to sink in In it, we stare up in the wonder of midday’s night
By Atomic Historian2 years ago in Poets
Triumphant Trot
Furry with four legs, walking only using three, smiling anyway.
By James Green2 years ago in Poets
Building Bridges
Conflicts can be painful and unnecessary. With everything that is happening in the world, I'm sure that you would agree. Conflicts arise because everybody has different perspectives on an issue. Furthermore, all viewpoints are valid. Everyone is entitled to think what they do.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin2 years ago in Poets