Notes About The Poem

Issa  Kobayashi Inspired Poetry Poetry Contest, Sponsor - Sotto Poet. Date written: 07/17/2026

a sleeping sloth

sloth hung upside down
        the world waits for it to wake~
   mocking time
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Dietrich Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 7:39 PM
This is profound. Congrats on your winning work 👏
Ibeh Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 2:37 AM
Thank you very much, Andrea🙏
Kendrick Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. I enjoyed reading this one today. Sara K. 📖❤️
Ibeh Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Thank you so much, Sara🙏😊
Smith  Avatar
July 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Now I think a sloth would suit me if I was an animal.
Ibeh Avatar
July 18, 2026 at 6:13 AM
You speak for more folks than you realize, teehee. Thanks for visiting, Alison :-)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace