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Write A Monoku About An Injustice, A Passion Or Fear Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin Written 1/7/2026

Seniors Losing Independence

A prisoner to age, being locked away, losing independence.

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Andrea Dietrich

January 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM

It is very sad. Well done here, Eve. Congratulations

Tania Kitchin

January 19, 2026 at 8:17 AM

Eve, an excellent poem, a valid fear. Congratulations on your first place win.

Karen Jones

January 8, 2026 at 10:18 AM

What an important message! This is one of my fears! Good luck if for contest!

Joanna Daniel

January 8, 2026 at 1:29 AM

Old age fears...everyone can relate to this, Eve:)

Arthur Vaso

January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM

Some tell me they love their maturity and age, me I will go down fighting, since I was about 7 I knew I do not want to get older, not at all! :) I go out of my way to take seniors out around here, so they never feel alone or imprisoned!

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