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A FEW WORDS

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midnight oil burns~ 
ink stains 
the page where commas crawl
like ants
escaping light

12th gradewritingmonoku

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Joe Maverick

November 15, 2025 at 3:10 PM

This jumps Off Of the page almost Sara.'

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM

oh wow, thank you !

Line Gauthier

November 14, 2025 at 8:45 AM

strong imagery ~ well penned

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM

many thanks, Line

Daniel Henry Rodgers

November 13, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Dear Sara, it only takes a few words to say so much. It takes skill to write a meaningful monoku. Autumn Blessings, Dear Sara, Daniel

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM

wow, thank you, Daniel...appreciate you and your visits, blessings, SAra

Mike Gentile

November 13, 2025 at 4:14 AM

Sara, I am in love with " The page where commas crawl" What a perfect poetic expression! I'm so impressed! Happy Thursday xxoo

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM

wow, thanks, Mike....grateful for your strong accolades, enjoy Thanksgiving, Sara

Sara Kendrick

November 13, 2025 at 3:29 AM

I enjoyed reading this one, Sara B. It lifted my spirit. I like these squirrel pictures you are posting. Sara K

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Hi Sara K...glad this poem lifted your spirits. I find the squirrel pictures endearing hugs, Sara B

Terry Miller

November 13, 2025 at 2:12 AM

Writing in the dark, light, language, and labor intertwine on the page. Brilliant stuff!

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM

wow, many thanks, Terry

Sotto Poet

November 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM

Enjoyed the vividness of the metaphors here as well, Dear Sara! Imbued with a vivid creativity, truly. A lasting impression upon the pursuit of harmony.

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM

thanks, Sotto! I appreciate your kind words and support...Texas hugs, Sara

William Kelii Kekaula

November 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM

Touch-up enhances the indelible stain for the furtherance of an accord.

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM

many thanks, William

Gershon Wolf

November 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Hey, a new hit song and dance: 'The Comma Crawl,' by Charlie Chipmunk. Too bad it's not the 60's, eh? You could make a mint; maybe even appear on American Bandstand...

sara Etgen-Baker

November 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM

you crack me up! American Bandstand, here I come!