Notes About The Poem

Written, May 25, 2026
For The Contest, “Speaking of Sedoka”
Prompts: Slow Down, Falling Rocks, or Dead End
Sponsor, Nette Onclaud

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Slow Down

I fast-slammed the brakes!
The car in front slowed down too-
just before the road had curved.

Standing there ahead,
an old man had signaled stop!
Mama and five ducklings pass.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
May 31, 2026 at 9:04 PM
So sweet at the end of this. Congrats, Sandra
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