Game Seven

Rain slicks down the cap
Hope hums beneath sleepless lights
The city believes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Caliri Avatar
June 27, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Awesome job, Christopher, placing 8th out of 25 entries. So much was expressed in such minimal words. I felt the mood of the whole city in 3 lines. Well done!
Delegans Avatar
July 6, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Matt, I am honored and appreciate you taking the time to read my poem. I appreciate the opportunity in being part of the contest.
Etgen-Baker Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
nicely written Senyru...it's one of my favorite forms.
Delegans Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Thanks, Sara. It is a fun form of poetry. Can say so much with so little.
Goldsmith Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Your "Game Seven" is a fun write. "Good Luck" If for a contest... Have a fun day writing away...............
Delegans Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thanks for reading and complimenting, Paula.
Greenhough Avatar
October 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I enjoy this big city senryu. Nice work.
Delegans Avatar
October 28, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Thank you, Hilda.
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