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Mother Pelican Bleeds

three starving children...
ripping flesh loose from her breast
she does what it takes

*Louisiana State Flag
Tim Ryerson
7/18/2015

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Dr. Upma A. Sharma

August 9, 2015 at 11:31 PM

Great to know about your national pride Tim! Congrats on big win!

Viv Wigley

August 9, 2015 at 1:58 AM

I'd have strruggled to come up with a write on this flag, Tim, but yours is an absolute belter, and done in Senryu. Triff. Well done. Regards, Viv

Skat A

August 8, 2015 at 10:49 PM

TIM, Congratulations on your Flag win....... SKAT

Joyce Johnson

August 8, 2015 at 8:24 PM

Stark picture. congratulations Tim

Poet Destroyer A

July 27, 2015 at 9:06 PM

Tim, Congratulations on your awesome win. every poem has been an honor to read. Love LINDA

Andrea Dietrich

July 24, 2015 at 10:53 PM

OH MY, a sad one!! It's the most interesting one I have seen yet. Congrats in the contest, my friend.

Jan Allison

July 24, 2015 at 5:54 PM

what amazing imagery Tim - many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

July 23, 2015 at 10:37 PM

Great work Tim! Much said in this haiku, congrats on big win!

Skat A

July 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM

THANK YOU FOR THIS

Debbie Guzzi

July 21, 2015 at 7:52 PM

So nice to read your poetry this evening. Light & Love

Skat A

July 19, 2015 at 4:43 PM

strong, very much enjoyed this senryu Tim

Jill Spagnola

July 18, 2015 at 7:14 PM

Sweet! that's just we do! Mothers that is Nice imagery, jill

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