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Mom's Secret

mom's shaky hands reach into the dryer - an empty flask.

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/14/2014 6:38:00 PM

Ha ha, not what I suspected. I love being surprised. When I was a kid my parents had a waitress that hid her bottle in the toilet tank.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/9/2013 10:39:00 AM

nice win...., xox~ LINDA

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/9/2013 8:58:00 AM

good image....congrats on your win :)

Kim Merryman

Date: 11/8/2013 5:59:00 PM

A sad, yet vivid image! Congrats on your win, Rhonda! Love, Kim

Kiran Bantawa

Date: 11/8/2013 4:42:00 PM

nice 1 , congrats on ur placement.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 11/8/2013 4:34:00 PM

Thanks everyone for the congrats! I should have noted that this poem is not about my mom or anyone I know.

Kash Poet

Date: 11/8/2013 8:22:00 AM

Very nice Rhonda.Congrats on your win.

Skat A

Date: 11/7/2013 11:03:00 PM

<3 Congratulations, on your win........ Love SKAT

John Posey

Date: 11/7/2013 6:50:00 PM

You couldn't have been more effective with an Epic.... Great command of this form..... congratulations.....Jake

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/7/2013 6:14:00 PM

Congrats...sorry for her problem..she sounds clever though. BG

Juliet Ligon

Date: 11/7/2013 4:21:00 PM

Nice image. Sad, but true for some. Congrats, Rhonda!

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 11/7/2013 4:20:00 PM

so much conveyed in so few words; a very effective senryu and a deserving winner...and thanks for your comments :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/7/2013 3:31:00 PM

YOurs was one of my favorites. Glad to see it again, And congratulations.

Voahanitriniaina Rabary-Andriamanday

Date: 10/22/2013 12:58:00 PM

Impressive description of a real lifelong drama in just one vivid snapshot! Very creative mastering of words! Thanks for sharing, dear Rhonda! Have a nice week with your lovely little angel! Love, Hanitra

Patrick Farley Iv

Date: 10/17/2013 1:29:00 PM

I can relate. Very sad, but vivid picture of addiction. -Patrick Farley IV

Wilma Neels

Date: 10/17/2013 6:30:00 AM

Awesome Senryu Rhonda, you say it all with just a few words. btw I love your avatar :) love & hugs Wilma

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/15/2013 5:47:00 PM

oh my this is so good. the tinge of "Mrs. Robinson."

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/15/2013 4:36:00 PM

Sad..Creative use of Senyru..Sara

Poet Tacito

Date: 10/15/2013 10:38:00 AM

Deep! I loved this!

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 10/14/2013 10:33:00 PM

Nice humor image creating, Sharon

Russell Sivey

Date: 10/14/2013 9:44:00 PM

Wow such dramatic lines within this incredible write my friend! Your Senryu sure hit home with me, I understand what you are saying here! I really enjoyed reading this amazing poem this evening! What an outstanding piece, Great Work!!