Notes About The Poem

Poetic Form: Senryu

Inspired: 2023 December 04

 

*1st Place*
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Contest Judged: 2023 December 06
Sponsored by: Silent One

 

Image: The Faceless People by Pinterest

The Faceless People - Chris McKenney | Mirror photography, Horror photography, Surrealism ...

consciousness

am I forethought or an afterthought or what you see in the mirror
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Goldsmith Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 8:29 AM
Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A wonderful write/ending/picture. Few words with much said... Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 29, 2023 at 8:49 AM
A gracious words of thanks, Paula, and to you as well, a Happiest 2024. Aloha, William.
Delaney Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 12:44 PM
I think all three, William: Very intriguing picture provoking these thoughts. Congrats on you placement in the contest. SuZ
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 13, 2023 at 4:42 PM
Aloha, Suzanne, yes, consciousness is the presence of thought, processing its inceptions via perceptions, culminating in a foreseeable conclusion, instants a mirrored look "What will I do today?", then, an idea is realized. Buzz'n back Mahalo, William
Empress Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 6:36 AM
So much said in few syllables. Intriguing and heartfelt, i can feel so many thoughts flowing throughout you Senryu. Well delivered. And i love the picture youve used here too. Brilliant. Pleasure reading this. Congrats on being on the winners list
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:17 AM
I see you're also called Inky by some soupers, but I like Ink Empress. Thanks, my friend. Aloha, William
One Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 5:54 AM
I am a bit surprised Hilo my friend, this is your most favourite poem or the one you feel most proud? I have read so many excellent poems from you.. this one is deep, and a great senryu.. I just though you may have posted something a bit longer.. thanks for taking part and congratulations on having your poem showcased my friend..
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 6, 2023 at 8:12 AM
I was gonna write a whole spiel, but thanks, my friend. Aloha, William
Baker Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 3:49 PM
Thought-provoking Senryu, William, thanks for sharing your poetry with us. A FAV for my list. A poet friend in Texas, Bill Aloha
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 12:41 AM
Wonderful, Bill. Appreciate sharing and fave, my friend. Aloha, William
Rodrigues Avatar
December 4, 2023 at 12:26 PM
I really like this, William! Fave!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
December 5, 2023 at 12:37 AM
Beautiful, Kim. Appreciate the fave, my friend. Aloha, William
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