Velvet
Soft, smooth, and warm
Lustrous, classy, and shiny
Plush feel and deluxe sheen
Versatile in cosiness
Yet, in velvet—
Blood of poor laborers flows.
Pains, like threads, are woven.
Soreness, in its colors, glows
Sponsor’s Name: Nette Onclaud.
Contest Title: TEXTURE OF MINIMALISM Poetry Contest.
Date of Contest: December 13, 2025.
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