Fractured Moments
Senryus on Ghosts of the Past
This is for Poppy’s Prompt #9, fracture. Join the fun here.
Everyone has experiences they would rather not discuss. Breaking free from the past is an overwhelming endeavor.
But, the human spirit is more resilient than we may realize. Hope springs eternal, and shatters ghosts of the past. Enjoy this senryu chain.
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Cracks in the stillness
Ghosts crawl from shattered walls
Past memories break
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Lost love’s ghost shattered
Whispers softly in the wind
Her sounds go unheard
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Childhood’s gin scattered
Peals of laughter now no more
Distant cries are heard
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Hope’s spirit revives
Casts a light on fractured glass
Shattered ghosts now dim
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About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Comments (5)
Nice one
Renaissance spirit and courage.Fantastic!
Excellent creation
Wow - these are so impressive. I particularly love the first one.
Oh my, that was so relatable! Loved your Senryus!