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The End

You promised me you would always be by my side – there for me. I know I failed you. This is true. But tell me dear,what can I do? Fight! Fight,with all your might!Do not ready your soulfor flight! But the wind does slowand I must go.This my dearyou surely know. W3 Prompt #154: Wea’ve Written WeeklyContinue reading “The End”

A Chōka: Dead End?

From new beginnings We flow on the path of change Work and family Promotions, marriage, children But in the endings Great transformation is found Death of a loved one A path’s literal dead end Painful suffering Meaningless and meaningful Brings about new beginnings #Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge, Specific Theme, 10/8/2024 hosted by Sadje. “Write a syllabic poemContinue reading “A Chōka: Dead End?”

On a Gust of Wind

Life sails on a gust of wind;light and buoyant as a feather.It observes its surroundings,embracing the journey. The wind accelerates.Life wrestles the wind;compelling it to slow downor change direction,but the wind knows its own destiny. Tenuous as a feather,life senses a change;a slackening of the wind. Life drifts on a gentle breeze.The last breath ofContinue reading “On a Gust of Wind”

Eternal Rest

The secrets that you once concealed Stuffed under lid so tightly sealed Pried open by anotherTactfully hid from our grandmotherWhere did you go when you departed?Leaving your widow so broken-heartedRestless was your soul presumedUnexplained sounds came from your old roomSightings of you at the edge of the bedOvernight guests quickly fledWere you meant to reflectContinue reading “Eternal Rest”

No Death In Love

DeathLife ceasesLove will surviveLoveSurpasses deathMemories invoke lifeFoundDeep loveKnows no death W3 Prompt #83: Wea’ve Written Weekly’s poet of the week, Michelle, prompts us to write a Hay(na)ku on the topic of ‘love lost and found.’

Hand In Hand

I have written this poem in response to W3 prompt #47 at skepticskaddish.com, hosted by poet of the week, Punam Sharma. The guidelines are to write a Pantoum on the theme of abandonment. Additional information about a Pantoum and the prompt can be found here. Hope I got it right! Where you and I walkContinue reading “Hand In Hand”

No Control

I know it appears I am staring incoherently as I attempt to process the meaning of the jarring words I have just heard. I understand what is happening; likely better than the specialists surrounding my bed, uttering conciliatory words and promises. These well-intentioned men and women are determined to make me whole again. It isContinue reading “No Control”