From Dreams to Nightmares
A collection of tankas inspired from Madeline Thien's short story Simple Recipes. They can be read together or by themselves.
Simple rituals,
Her love’s unconditional.
A child's innocence
Eager for some attention,
Unaware its fickleness.
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Instruments of pain,
In shock, she’s rendered speechless.
Helplessness of youth,
Her hero has turned villain.
In the morning, forgotten.
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Bruises on the skin,
“Not abuse just discipline,”
She is told to think.
Ever walking on eggshells,
It will never be spoken.
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Corrupted memories,
Afraid to be reminded.
Scars left on her soul,
Trying to scrub them away.
How can it be forgiven?
About the Creator
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Just someone who's a little bit addicted to reading.
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