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The New Kid

A senryu

By Emma Kate GeePublished 2 years ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
By Emma Kate Coleman (October 3, 2024)

Full bus on last stop.

Puffer jacket or stress sweat?

No one lets me sit.

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This senryu was written in response to the Snafu Senryu challenge issued by Vocal: "Capture the essence of an awkward moment in a senryu poem."

sad poetrychildrens poetry

About the Creator

Emma Kate Gee

Thrift queen and photography peasant seeking creativity and community. Lover of dogs, antique stores, and homemade bread. Writing hard and clear about what hurts.

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  • Rowan Finley about a year ago

    Aww, you can have my seat.

  • I've had this happen to me before! Loved your Senryu!

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