Sole Food

meal tray on her lap
dining table set for two
mocking the widow

Competition 'get your Senryu on'.
Submitted 11th April 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Inman Avatar
September 11, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Sad, sweet and Beautiful.
A   Avatar
April 26, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Hi Viv, thank you for the sweet reply
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April 18, 2015 at 5:10 PM
Viv, this is a nice way in getting your Senryu on :) Congrats on the win. LUV LINDA
Wigley Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 12:20 AM
Thanks Linda,a dark topic, but suits the form. Viv x
Thirtyseven Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 2:31 PM
Looks like you've penned a winner. Good onya mate.
Wigley Avatar
April 17, 2015 at 11:33 PM
Cheers, Scott. Regards, Viv
Callus Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 12:08 PM
...back with congratulations, Viv! // paul
Wigley Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 1:16 PM
Likewise, Paul, you never compose a bad 'un. Regards, Viv
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April 12, 2015 at 12:38 AM
Clever Senryu, Viv. I haven't seen the winners from this contest. But, when i do.. I am sure I will be back... Love Linda
Wigley Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Thanks, Linda, a nice challenge. Viv x
Dietrich Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 9:48 PM
I sure enjoy this one! I think you got a win, from what I see Judy saying to you. Then Congratulations too!!
Wigley Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Everyone's a winner, Andrea, writers and readers, which is nice. Thanks for dropping by. Viv x
Konos Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 5:32 PM
I can picture Maggie Smith sitting there with that Maggie look on her face...Simply excellent poetry...Thanks for being in my contest.
Wigley Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 12:45 AM
Good mental picture, Judy, thanks for the placement. Viv x
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 10:17 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Mr Viv:-) Hugs jan xx
Wigley Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 12:48 AM
....and congrats back at you too, Jan. Viv x
Allison Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 7:16 AM
Oh so sad a write Mr Viv:-( good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx
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April 11, 2015 at 7:25 AM
Thanks, Jan. I visit a couple of widows for a chat, and the table is an oddly poignant feature. Viv x
Manassian Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 6:44 AM
Sad...so sad. Written well, Viv. Good luck in the contest.
Wigley Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 7:24 AM
Cheers, Jade, love the hair x
Callus Avatar
April 11, 2015 at 3:47 AM
Very sad and touching senryu, Viv. All the best. // paul
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April 11, 2015 at 6:21 AM
Cheers, Paul. Hope you're well, and everything is ticketty-boo in you neck of the woods. Regards, Viv
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