Old Shoes

Twirling, spinning round
I was a ballerina
On Grandma's wood floor

Buttersoft, tattered
Hours of carefree dancing
My shoes set me free



entry into Raul Moreno's contest: Still Life
No placement
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mckenzie Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 7:46 PM
Paula~ That sounds like fun I like your double senryu! Best wishes in the contest!
Richards Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 7:01 PM
There is a lot of joy in this senryu! Nicely done. :) Love, Carrie
Culverhouse Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 5:42 PM
enjoyed very nicely penned!! sounds like a winner to me!!
Devonshire Avatar
April 17, 2010 at 5:29 PM
Enjoy the thought of you twirling on your grandmother's floor in your ballet slippers! Very nice entry, Paula. Best wishes for the contest. Love, Carolyn
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