Stress Senryu Poems

if you feel your mind’s
     in need of a vacation
          try meditation

clear...

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I felt like a book 
very tired old and worn out 
needing rest on shelf....

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Let your tears roll free
 and the stress drop off shoulders 
weight of the world lifted...

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          huh, wudidjasay...
    
     a-tension... apprehension

   ...

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if you're late meeting
friends don't buy a newer watch
just get newer friends...

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at night slept on dreams
at day wake to nightmares so
sleepwalk and daydream...

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Stress induced work year 
waiting for time of relief 
Awe my vacation...

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an all-time high stress
sitting heavy on his chest ~
weight of a mountain



Date written: 03/15/2023...

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fixings of Christmas
balance stress and excitement 
bend knees - behold Christ

12/15/2022...

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Borders middle age,
Stood in middle of the room,
Woke up way too soon....

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Silent attack - legs
When they kicked sheet off: price 
Disturbed sleep - hunt for mosquitoes...

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she’s out of options
relationship gone sour
more like whiskey sour



Submitted on April 7, 2021 for contest ALL YOURS (APR 9) sponsored by BRIAN STRAND

Posted on April...

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too much bullying
psychological warfare
a jungle out there



Posted on October 4, 2020...

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In 7th grade we took
some personality tests
- they were intriguing.

I’m a hustler
- the very opposite of a
procrastinator.

I take on future
projects early, impatient
to sandpaper issues.

It’s calming...

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vicious venom
spewing
~ her ruby lips

bitter tongue
lashing brazen
~ a heart of coal

guards up
wisdom at his door
~ regenerating



AP: 2nd place 2020

Submitted on August 3, 2020 for contest...

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