red kangaroos

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1396 Poetry Contest

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14/7/2025

red kangaroos box their way to final round: winner takes the doe

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Rowena Velasco

Date: 7/23/2025 4:40:00 AM

Christine, this haiku brilliantly captures the energy and spirit of the red kangaroos with concise and vivid imagery. The final line packs a clever punch—simple, sharp, and memorable. A great example of haiku’s power to tell a story in just a few words!

Christine Watts
Date: 8/1/2025 4:57:00 PM

Hi Rowena Thank you for your review I enjoy the challenge of haiku and being an Aussie I thought this one might be Ok One needs a good Satori line to complete the other lines Cheers Christine

Trina Layne

Date: 7/18/2025 6:26:00 PM

The last line hit me. I got a smile out of this one. Congrats! ~TrinaL~

Christine Watts
Date: 7/18/2025 6:35:00 PM

Hi Trina Thank you and glad you smiled yes the last line had a double meaning A doe (a female kangaroo) or dough (money) lol Cheers Christine

Deb M

Date: 7/13/2025 7:58:00 PM

Hehe love it Chris....a witty little number! Debx

Christine Watts
Date: 7/14/2025 4:37:00 AM

Hi Deb Thanks and I enjoy Haiku they make you think double meaning lol Cheers Christine