slide

pursuing my goals
one step ahead two behind …
life’s moonwalk

changelifeperspectivesenryu

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Robert Sidwell

August 22, 2025 at 9:50 AM

Very clever and relatable!

Mark Toney

August 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM

Robert, I thank you for the “very clever” and glad you can relate. I must admit I’m not as smooth with the ‘slide’ as I was when I was younger :-)

Valsa George

August 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Hi Mark, this is man's predicament most of the time. When we take one step ahead, we go two steps backward. A powerful Senryu...! Have a great weekend.

Mark Toney

August 22, 2025 at 9:53 AM

I appreciate you, Valsa.

Susan Ashley

August 11, 2025 at 11:53 AM

Dear Mark, so cleverly expressed and very true.. life's moonwalk.. love it! :) Warmest wishes, my poet friend.. ~Susan

Mark Toney

August 12, 2025 at 9:53 AM

Thank you for loving my simple little ditty. :)

I Am Anaya

August 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM

Keen Senryu a fabulous image as well! Fun fact: Tap dancer Bill Bailey's sliding backstep in 1955 may have been the first. Love this!__Anaya

Mark Toney

August 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Bill Bailey’s backslide, Apollo Theater, New York, 1955. Great comment, Anaya!

Paula Goldsmith

August 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM

I enjoyed reading your fun "slide" write. You told my story in 3 lines. Hooray!!! Great Picture... Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.............

Mark Toney

August 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM

I’m glad you liked it, Paula!