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Subtext

a senryu

By Matthew FrommPublished 6 days ago 1 min read
Top Story - July 2024

You cannot hope to

Contain a bull once unleashed

In a china shop

sad poetrysurreal poetrysocial commentaryslam poetrySenryu

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Comments (25)

  • Gabriel Escoffierabout 6 hours ago

    This article on decoding subtext is like solving a poetic puzzle while blindfolded! It's like trying to navigate through a corn maze with a spoon! Gabriel's insights are clearer than a perfect fingerprint on a clean mirror. I'm entertained and educated—what more could a reader ask for? Great job, Gabriel!

  • Max Gachetabout 9 hours ago

    Forget decoding hieroglyphics, try deciphering the subtext in Max's poem! It's like solving a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma. His words dance between the lines, teasing your brain and stirring your soul. Max, you've truly created a poetic puzzle worth unraveling! Kudos to you!

  • Hector Allemandabout 12 hours ago

    Hats off to Hector for weaving words like a master poet! This article is like finding a hidden gem in a treasure chest filled with subtextual wonders. It's like deciphering secret codes, only much more enjoyable and thought-provoking. I could definitely spend hours lost in the subtext of his verses!

  • Abraham Verninacabout 17 hours ago

    Denise's article on subtext is like a hidden gem in a haystack - you've got to read between the lines to find the treasure! It's like trying to decipher hieroglyphics, but with a touch of poetry. So grab your magnifying glass and dive into Denise's insightful words - you won't be disappointed!

  • Karun about 20 hours ago

    subtly deep meaning

  • Aymeric Delaplaceabout 23 hours ago

    Delving into the hidden depths of everyday interactions, Matthew's article on subtext is like finding the secret ingredient in a recipe for understanding human communication. It's like deciphering a code in a foreign language – except this language is the unspoken words we often miss. Dive in and decode the unsaid!

  • Matthew's article on subtext is like discovering hidden treasure in a sea of words! It's like a scavenger hunt for the underlying meanings that lurk beneath the surface. I find myself diving deeper into each line, unraveling secrets like a poetic detective. Well done, Matthew! Your words are a mystery worth solving.

  • TheSpinstressa day ago

    Ain't that the truth! Congratulations on Top Story!

  • shanmuga priya2 days ago

    Congratulations 🎉. Keep up the fantastic work.

  • Sarah Daniel2 days ago

    A powerful senryu! The imagery perfectly captures the chaos and inevitability of certain actions. Well done!

  • angela hepworth2 days ago

    Rings absolutely true.

  • Donna Fox (HKB)2 days ago

    Very metaphorical and thought provoking! Congrats on Top Story!!

  • Very true 😮❤️

  • Rachel Deeming2 days ago

    Nope.

  • Great poem! Concise and true. Congrats on the Top Story!

  • Paul Stewart2 days ago

    Boom, congrats on Top Story, sir!

  • Grz Colm3 days ago

    😊👍👍

  • This one made me chuckle with how true it is. Loved it!

  • Novel Allen5 days ago

    I feel like that a lot these days. Love it. Yep, bar the doors (Hannah).

  • Andrea Corwin 6 days ago

    WOW, I LOVED this....and that photo, I couldn't stop looking at the fingers without fingernails/tips.💕

  • Hannah Moore6 days ago

    But you can maybe bar the doors?

  • Paul Stewart6 days ago

    Boom! Truth speaker! Well done, sir!

  • kp6 days ago

    *mic drop*

  • Judey Kalchik 6 days ago

    Ugh, amiright? Keep heart, remain focused, speak the truth.

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