News and Views

cataract both eyes, grandpa could not read news,
grand daughter six, offered to read him the Times,
she not only read but also gave her views,
her lisps of names and events were so sublime,
end of her reading, grandpa gave her a kiss,
”I never knew the world was as good as this!”

2nd placement
Written 13/11/2021
Line Gauthier sponsored
Bite Size poems no 26 poetry contest
6 lines, 11 syllables each line

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/19/2021 9:02:00 AM
Oh, how sweet, Krish! If only we could view life through a child's eye! Congratulations on your big win!
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/19/2021 9:30:00 AM
Thanks Ann! Yes, exactly! the beauty of innocence!
Date: 11/19/2021 6:01:00 AM
How lovely, Krish! We find sweetness in suffering. I’ve become closer to my dad since mom passed away 7 months ago. Congrats!
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/19/2021 6:16:00 AM
Thanks Kim!
Date: 11/18/2021 10:23:00 PM
A beautiful story in short. Great love is expressed. Congratulations!
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/18/2021 11:09:00 PM
Thanks Christuraj!:)
Date: 11/18/2021 10:10:00 PM
Congratulations on your win
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/19/2021 2:10:00 AM
Thanks Paghunda!:)
Date: 11/18/2021 9:22:00 PM
What a beautiful poem. Congrats, Krish ~
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/18/2021 11:08:00 PM
Thanks Line! :)
Date: 11/14/2021 2:17:00 PM
Wit and humor, a perfect combination. Great job K.R.!...ab
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/14/2021 9:52:00 PM
Thanks Ab!
Date: 11/13/2021 9:21:00 AM
Exceptionally nice six-liner, Krish. Very cute and clever. I liked it a lot.
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Krish Radhakrishna
Date: 11/13/2021 9:24:00 AM
Thanks Milton! Delighted to hear from you! :)
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