General Poetry posted November 1, 2025

BermyBye50

Eugene Harvey Poet & Writer

I am writing to introduce myself as a poet and writer with a deep appreciation for the power of words. Since having composed over 3,500 poems and more than 250 short stories. My poetic journey began unexpectedly - more...

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Masks We Wear to Hide Our Pain

Painted Smiles

by BermyBye50

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Shadows hide our fears,

smiles painted on broken hearts—

we laugh to survive

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Write a Senru. A poem that follows the five, seven, and five syllable count (5, 7, 5). 17 syllables in all. Senryu is usually written in the present tense and only references to some aspect of human nature or emotions.

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