Rags To Riches

a ragged woman
shivers and begs in the street -
revellers throw up

written 20th December for Constance's Winter senryu contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Callus Avatar
July 19, 2020 at 3:22 PM
Your powerful contrast between rich & poor touches upon a sad reality of life, Jack. Well done! Regards // paul
Neumann Avatar
April 12, 2020 at 5:57 AM
Wow.
Devonshire Avatar
January 13, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Indeed, the contrast is stunning, Jack. You have the knack for the senryu form! Hugs, Carolyn
Roper Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 7:24 PM
Jack, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
La France Avatar
December 26, 2019 at 5:52 PM
Jack, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with your wonderful senryu ~
Andresen Avatar
December 25, 2019 at 2:23 PM
- Congratulations, with your winning poem - Marry Christmas and Happy New Year, Jack :) - Greetings from // Anne-Lise :)
Dietrich Avatar
December 24, 2019 at 5:47 PM
oh wow, what a contrast, Jack. I really like this. Congrats for your win
Lawless Avatar
December 21, 2019 at 9:49 AM
A very harsh Senryu...and way too true..
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