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posted 15 November, for TEXTURE OF MINIMALISM Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Nette Onclaud

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Denim

Serge de Nîmes
a tough, rough twill for workwear
made blue to fade and scuff—
to weather as souls are bared

a second skin
unpretentious, in fashion
yet rebellious and rough—
mocking the myth of clothing
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Somadas Avatar
November 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
mocking the myth of clothing.. I like it.. Great win John..
Anderson Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Thanks very much. All the Best. Cheers
Alex Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Thank you for teaching me the full name of Denim. Great writing, as a whole. Congratulations!
Anderson Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 4:10 PM
cheers and best wished to you
Dietrich Avatar
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Awesome! Congrats
Anderson Avatar
November 23, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Thanks and lot, Cheers
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