By the Streetlamp

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chuletas = (meat)chops or cutlets

3rd in Sense of Taste Contest (Sponsor: Nette Onclaud)

Judged: August 1st, 2025

sun-dried, saltwater-rusted
bench sits above cherry bricks
undulating like pan-fried
bacon strips, by the streetlamp
where lazy dogs whine at once
and also lose their bladders
and imagine chuletas
in the beaconed street's limelight

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Len Gasun

Date: 8/2/2025 10:26:00 PM

Very creative composition inspired by the theme of the contest my dear poet friend. Big Congrats on your win! Hugs.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/2/2025 8:57:00 AM

What a cool and interesting way you took this challenge. Very creative. Congrats on your win

Trina Layne
Date: 8/2/2025 7:03:00 PM

Appreciated Andrea!

Kim Stone

Date: 7/31/2025 3:05:00 AM

I like the way you write. Always interesting content and subject with an emphasis on nature. have read a few of your poems and enjoyed the rhythm. Keep creating!

Trina Layne
Date: 7/31/2025 8:59:00 AM

Thanks, Kim. I appreciate the encouragement. Blessings!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 7/30/2025 1:45:00 PM

interesting take on the contest, but I like it. Best wishes with the contest!

Trina Layne
Date: 7/30/2025 8:38:00 PM

Well, I'm glad you like it. Place or lose, each contest experience has been beneficial to my writing. It's always a win for me.