scratches in my mind - the cost of freedom?
Another thought-provoking senryu in the series - based on a recent, heartbreaking news report.
another eight drown
when freedom was all they sought
freedom became theirs
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Author's Notes: In response to a news report I read this morning about the death of more migrants in the English Channel.
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Comments (14)
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So very tragic. This is an excellent scratches installment and powerful piece, Paul
so sad that possible death is a preferred option to staying in a desperate situation
A terrible tragedy. Hope they are at ease as your haiku intimates.
That was so heartbreaking 🥺🥺🥺
Tragic, very poignantly written Paul!
Deeply tragic. It seems no words can express the brokenness of such a situation, but this is a heartfelt reflection. This is how we change the world, I think.
Another tragedy. The form fits the message. To the point.
Heartwrenching work.
Such a tragedy on so many levels that this was the choice they needed to make and it resulted in death. Why is the world like this? Very touching and important piece, my friend.
A different kind of freedom. So sad.
So heartbreaking.
Very sad news for all. We will all gain our freedom one day just don't know exactly when. Great work.
So tragic.