John Michaels Poet Senryu

Buried Treasure

prize prised from glass phial
wondrous wanderings await
map scratched on parchment

purpose nigh fulfilled
past tall trees, ten paces North
what lies 'neath soft soil?

efforts reap rewards
cherished childhood toy unearthed
party game enjoyed

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26th March 2017

For the "Vernal 2017" contest sponsored by Brian Strand.

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Paul Callus April 21, 2017 at 5:25 AM Looking for buried treasure, even if only a game, can yield much satisfaction, as does this string of senryu, John. Regards // paul John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 3:39 AM Very kind of you to say so, Paul. Glad you enjoyed it! Regards, John.

Andrea Dietrich March 26, 2017 at 3:49 PM love how this one ended, with finding the childhood toy!! Good luck in the contest. ONe never knows how they will do in a contest of Brian!! John Michaels April 22, 2017 at 3:38 AM Thanks, Andrea (sorry not responded to this comment earlier - think it slipped through the net). All the best, John.