6 readers get poetic in 'sijo' contest

And an Honorable Mention...

Drifting Life

Cloudy skies, river currents
Flow without a single pause
Free from the harshness of life
Safe from peril, danger and sins.
Oh, if life could flow like rivers,
Heaven, perfect harmony.

- Russell Miles, age 10

McCann's critique: "Drifting Life, from a named author, Russell Miles, posted via the postal service, is a perfect combination of form, adroitly handled, and subject. Ultimate deft!"

And an Honorable Mention... Drifting Life Cloudy skies, river currents Flow without a single pause Free from the harshness of life Safe from peril, danger and sins. Oh, if life could flow like rivers, Heaven, perfect harmony. - Russell Miles, age 10 McCann's critique : 'Drifting Life, from a named author, Russell Miles, posted via the postal service, is a perfect combination of form, adroitly handled, and subject. Ultimate deft!'
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