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1396 Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Brian Strand

14/7/2025

 

red kangaroos

red kangaroos
box their way to final round:
winner takes the doe
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Velasco Avatar
July 23, 2025 at 4:40 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!
Watts Avatar
August 1, 2025 at 4:57 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
Layne Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The last line hit me. I got a smile out of this one. Congrats! ~TrinaL~
Watts Avatar
July 18, 2025 at 6:35 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
M  Avatar
July 13, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Hehe love it Chris....a witty little number! Debx
Watts Avatar
July 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Hi Deb Thanks and I enjoy Haiku they make you think double meaning lol Cheers Christine
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