"Put it down," they said
as if it was that easy
to erase the past
About the Creator
Tanya Lei
A poet, if nothing else.
In a blank space, captivating words flow freely to create something that has not existed before.
From my mind, to yours.
https://www.instagram.com/soulpaintedart/
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Such a powerful little punch. It’s amazing how just a few words can carry so much weight.
⬇️Though I blinked a thousand times... I think that person is still mid - air falling. What a lovely image though. ⬇️I like how in the first line. You had us questioning what 'it' was. I am not too familiar with the senryu. But after looking it up, it might be a friend indeed. ⬇️The past. A surprise for what the 'it' was. But I can totally agree. I tried to walk away from the past once, but that thing followed me home. It even knows where I hide all the liquor I want to drink, inside my head. Fantastic work as always, Tanya 🤗❤️🖤