Staring Contest

STARING CONTEST

challenge of silence
one turns blue with guffaw cheeks
eye contact shatters

7/16/2017
senryu form
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Raynes Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 10:38 PM
An eye opening topic for a beaut little poem. I love this one, :)
Rodrigues Avatar
August 7, 2017 at 1:03 AM
Thanks, Lewis!
Dietrich Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 3:48 PM
GREAT description of those stare downs, Kim!! By the way, on your first date contest, I have a question. Soupmail.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 3:56 PM
Will check it out. Thanks!
Green Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 9:41 AM
I never thought of if like that but what a great way to get kids to keep quiet for a little while. I'll have to suggest these contests every now and then. Nice one Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 10:23 AM
So true! Thanks!
Williams Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 9:40 AM
I remember those. A great senryu Kim. Brought back good memories...Maria
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 10:22 AM
Thanks, Maria! :)
Cozart Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 9:36 AM
Very clever. I remember those days.
Rodrigues Avatar
July 17, 2017 at 9:37 AM
Thanks!
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