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Sedoka - Dead End

Speaking of Sedoka 5-28-26 Nette Onclaud  
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Sedoka Dead End

faded street signs point
into overgrown byways
unlit blind alley encores

cryptic curlicues
chant beats of new directions
my heart seeks for sacred roads

journeylifesedoka

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sara Etgen-Baker

June 10, 2026 at 2:23 PM

what a delightful read! Loved cryptic curlicues...a great image. Especially liked the last line. Sending hugs, Sara

CayCay Godwin

June 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM

I sensed meaning, read it again and sensed more, the third time I read it, it resonated with much impact. Poetry is always obvious, many masterclass poems have to be dissected and then there's my brain: my response belongs, I think, in the dissect styled, not my brain's dim pile. Have I caused enough confusion to leave you with?

Karen Croft

June 2, 2026 at 7:34 AM

congratulations! enjoyed

Sam Kauffman

June 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM

So glad you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for your congratulations! Blessings.

Valsa George

June 1, 2026 at 9:52 PM

Beautifully written. Congratulations on your win.

Sam Kauffman

June 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM

Dearest Valsa, thank you. Loved the theme and was so honored to be among the winners. Blessings to you dear friend.

William Kelii Kekaula

June 1, 2026 at 7:02 PM

Well defined, Sam, take care!

Sam Kauffman

June 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM

Hi William! Thank you. Sending you blessings!

Kim Rodrigues

June 1, 2026 at 12:53 PM

Each line curious! Congrats, Sam!

Sam Kauffman

June 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM

Thanks so much, Kim! It was an interesting contest with wonderful entries. Blessings!

Andrea Dietrich

May 31, 2026 at 9:05 PM

Very lovely message, Sam. Congrats

Sam Kauffman

June 1, 2026 at 10:55 AM

Thank you so much, Andrea! Life is, indeed, a search for sacred roads! Blessings!

Nette Onclaud

May 31, 2026 at 12:22 PM

hi sam, ohh, did you mean padded or faded on first line... this should have placed higher but i had a feeling there was a slight typo error... sweet congrats for joining my contest

Sam Kauffman

June 1, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Hi Nette! Thank you for this lovely contest. I did catch the original typo then made another one! Sigh! I probably should have removed the original posting then re-submitted it. So grateful for your placement. Sending you blessings! So enjoy your contest.

Paige Hind

May 30, 2026 at 2:39 PM

AMAZING!! I love this one, it's in my favs, Sam :)

Sam Kauffman

May 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM

Thank you so much, Paige. I am honored by your fav! I loved this challenge to express a life journey and philosophy in six lines. Sending you blessings for your journey.