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poem submitted to “A Valentine’s Senyru” poetry contest, Tania Kitchin, sponsor, January 20, 2026.

the lingering

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ roses wilt too soon~ your laughter lingers longer than any bouquet
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Gauthier Avatar
January 24, 2026 at 6:13 PM
What a lovely thought ~ so true
Hind Avatar
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
I love it!!
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January 20, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Juxtaposition of imperfection (wilted roses) with enduring love. Wonderfully penned.
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