William Kelii Kekaula Poet Verse

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Poetic Form: Verse

Bite Size Contest no. 136 Poetry Contest

Sponsor: Line Gauthier

Entry Submitted: 2026 February 13

Contest Judged: 2026 February 27

Contest Placement: 1st Place

The Foreigner

I stepped through the mirror into a city of copper rain,
Where the streetlights hummed tunes in a forgotten tongue.
Clock hands spun backward, turning the noon into twilight,
While fish swam through the air, carrying messages of home.
My shadow detached to dance with a stranger’s shadow,
And the horizon whispered secrets of a land I had never known.

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Andrea Dietrich March 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM Excellent trophy winner. Congratulations William Kelii Kekaula March 1, 2026 at 2:48 PM I am grateful for your acknowledgments.

Sara Kendrick March 1, 2026 at 7:19 AM Definitely a unique and creative winner. Way to go. Congratulations to you. Sara K William Kelii Kekaula March 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM Thanks for sharing your kind sentiments. Blessings to you.

Anisha Dutta February 27, 2026 at 10:19 PM BIG BIG CONGRATS to win TOP My shadow detached .....never know Nice ! Poetic. William Kelii Kekaula February 28, 2026 at 9:20 AM Deepest appreciation, with extended courtesies.

Karen Croft February 27, 2026 at 7:58 PM Congratulations! William Kelii Kekaula February 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM With kindest regards.

sara Etgen-Baker February 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM outstanding....! the almost surreal quality of your poem was captivating. William Kelii Kekaula February 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM With my sincerest gratitude.

Lunita Blanca February 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM "shadow detached to dance with a stranger’s shadow," Wow William good job. William Kelii Kekaula February 13, 2026 at 10:59 PM Thank you, my friend.