CITY LIFE

The city with its-
countless people like the stars
some dim some bright, never sleeps

city-road serpents~
drink lives no mercy, no plea
just ultimate, untimed death.


Placed third
28/September/2025
JUST TWO IN ONE SPREE Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Poet Avatar
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Congratulations!Beautifully penned.
Hind Avatar
October 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A worthy winner! Could really the atmosphere
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thank you
Dietrich Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Very nicely done. Big congrats
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October 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thank you
Andresen Avatar
October 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
- A lovely description "countless people like the stars", Vandana :) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - hugs
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thank you
George Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
You have described the hectic and dark side of the city. Congratulations Vandana on your win.
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you
Goldsmith Avatar
October 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "CITY LIFE" write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a fun day writing away.........
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you
Buhagiar Avatar
October 1, 2025 at 7:25 AM
You described road rage perfectly.
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Roper Avatar
September 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Countless people like the stars, city-road serpents~, great imagery of the problem.
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
solid contest entry! I wrote mine about Memories of Youth....couldn't get anything to come together for City Life, but you did quite well.
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
September 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This nicely reflects your chosen theme. May fortune fair well with thee, Aloha.
Sharma Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Thank you
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