Commentary and Philosophy Poetry posted January 15, 2025


Senryu 5-7-5 (beauty beholden)

I Am Woman**

beauty beholden ~
the experience of years
shows in life's creases



5-7-5 writing prompt entry
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Writing Prompt
Write a 5-7-5 poem on any subject. The only rule is to follow the 5-7-5 syllable count (first line has five syllables, second line has seven, third line has five again).


Personal photo of wife's beloved Aunt. She lived a few months past her 100th birthday. Photo taken possibly when she was only 95!

** 1972 Helen Reddy song:

I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
And no one's ever gonna keep me down again




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