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7/10/2026 for Issa Kobayashi inspired poetry Poetry Contest sponsored by Sotto Poet

A Poet's Words

a poet's words

here I am naked
a featherbrained poet's words 
uncovered by rhyme

the late worm

the unsung late worm
too lazy to join his mate
slips the early bird

more late worms

the sun dries the rain
a myriad of earthworms
left the party late
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Kendrick Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Congratulations on your winning work being on the winners' list. Way to go. I enjoyed reading it today. 👏✍️ Sara K.
Crandall Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Thanks, Sara!
Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Wow. I love these. I am first to see?? Good grief congrats and a big like 👏
Crandall Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Thanks, it was cool to learn about Kobayashi and try to do something like it.
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