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Contest : Speaking Of Sedoka

Sponsored by : Nette Onclaud

Date posted : May 28, 2026

Sedoka - Slow Down


Life morphs speed to skill,
chasing illusive mirage
toward amorphous landmarks.

World won’t grind to halt
if clocks lose their frantic ticks.
Don’t rush to reach last milepost.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kauffman Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Back with congratulations.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Many thanks.
Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 9:04 PM
That last line says it all. Great imagery. Congrats on your win
Sinha-Roy Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Thank you, Andrea.
Kauffman Avatar
May 28, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Well done, Subimal. Best wishes for the contest with this image rich sedoka. Blessings.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
May 29, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Thank you, Sam.
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