Connie Pachecho Poet Senryu

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Skittles

I missed the boat. The cat senryu contest was sitting in the bay. Now I watch from the shore. As I was late for my date. The sun shines on the 35 campers who set sail early, and rightfully so. I'll never be a swan. And Skittles, who tries so hard, will never know if she won.


my cat can shashay 
she takes the catwalk, star-struck
dinner time prelude

connie pachecho

5/12/26

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Lin Lane May 12, 2026 at 4:08 PM Your poem may not have been in time but thanks for posting it. Your lines and Skittles are purrfect. Connie Pachecho May 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM Lin, thank you. I drafted a dozen poems. But I didn't like them. Hence, the hesitation to enter the contest early. This poem came quickly as I was tossing "cat walk" on my mind. Everything fell into place. Skittles will find a special treat of shrimp (my favorite) in her bowl.