Drought splinters my faith.
Fate's darts pierce the chalice, my
key to salvation.
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For Poppy's Prompts #10 - words dart, drought, splinter, fate, key
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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I really admire your ability to write such amazing haiku and senryu. They never miss the mark!
No droughts for you then, Cathy! Love how you can say so much in so few words...talent :)
This is really relatable. Often fate or circumstances throw curve balls and cause us to question our beliefs.
Cathy!!! Just comes out a swinging eh?? Amazing entry with Poppy's prompts!! Honestly.... so impressed!!
Ooh, nice haiku. Lots to think on.
WOW! This is deep! Beautiful work, my friend!
So much meaning. So few words.
Deep
And that is how it’s done, pure magic
Whoaaaa, you blew my mind with so few words! Well done!
Reminds me of the metaphysical poets. This was brill.
This is a fascinating Senryu! Suggestive without being too specific. Life keeps getting in the way, doesn't it? Very well done!
Oh this is outstanding, my buddy bud! Well done. Love how much this stirs up despite it just being a senryu. That's why I love that format so much. Well done, again. Did I say well done? Awesome use of Poppy's Prompts too.