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April 29, 2026

"Serendipity Senryu" Poetry Contest

Sponsor: JCB Brul

While waiting for long at a doctor's clinic, I thought, the best way to spend time was writing a poem - and a poem which needed counting syllables. And here it is - this is a true story from my life - before he passed away, my father left his diary handwritten in English, depicting family history, for me. There is nothing else more valuable for me than those pages describing a life of struggles and challenges. In the end, he was the winner.

Serendipity


found hidden treasure
dad's handwritten diary 
flooded memories

father daughtersenryu

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Len Gasun

May 7, 2026 at 2:36 PM

Such precious gifts dear poet friend. Big congrats on your first place win! Hugs

Andrea Dietrich

May 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM

This was such a blessing to you. Congrats for a great win

Malabika Ray Choudhury

May 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM

Many thanks, Andrea. Yes, it is a blessing for me. He was sick, he could write only a few pages - but those pages are my treasure. I am working on a memoir - plan to include some information from his diary.