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Simplicity Poetry Contest

5/19/2026

Sponsor: Sara Kendrick

 

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Simplicity - SK

one glass of cold beer my old oak porch swing creaking loud cicadas sing fabulous twilight appears just sitting here in the heat.
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Dietrich Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
What a great tanka. Big congrats on your big win
Dronsfield Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Thanks so much my friend! Cheers to you as well!!
Andresen Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 11:55 AM
- Congratulations on your great winning poem, Ken :) -
Dronsfield Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Thank you very much Anne-Lise! Deeply appreciated!
Kendrick Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Congratulations on your winning work in my contest. I enjoyed reading your entry. Sara K.
Dronsfield Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Thank you so much Sara! I'm thrilled to find my poem as a winner in your contest.
Rodrigues Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Lovely, Ken! Congrats!
Dronsfield Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Thank you Kim. Much appreciated!
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