Senryu

What I Heard
Leafblower broken? You are high on the perfume, I think...in the gold. * Dark earlier now? Rise and no shine in the day;
By Kendall Defoe 2 months ago in Poets
US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops
The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins.
By AHMED KAZEKA2 months ago in Poets
Celestial Wonder
Tears fall from on high As willfully they destroy Wondrous creation
By Andrew C McDonald2 months ago in Poets
Trailblazing
I walk my own path Yet still I follow a trail Marked, blazed by learned pain
By Andrew C McDonald2 months ago in Poets
Change
“I need change,” I said. “Really?” she said, looking sad. She left me two cents.
By Andrew C McDonald2 months ago in Poets
Watched Neighborhood
So much complaining Spending your freedom to keep It from running out
By D. J. Reddall2 months ago in Poets
The Girl Who Walked Through Storms
The Girl Who Walked Through Storms Rain bowed around her, Falling aside, Clearing the pathway, Where she would glide.
By Marie381Uk 2 months ago in Poets
We Are Done
The strike is over: long exhale; happier thoughts. And who do we blame? * Note: I just learned in the middle of teaching a class that the STM (Société de transport de Montréal) ended their strike (well, the maintenance workers, at least). Things might shut down on the weekend, but all digits are crossed that this will be the new norm.
By Kendall Defoe 2 months ago in Poets
The Mirror Cycle (Poetry)
I. The Mirror Isn’t Me (Philosophical — AABB) . I look into the mirror’s face, A quiet, silver, borrowed space. It copies me without a sound,
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 months ago in Poets
1 Year Later - I've Made It, No You Have - No I Have , No You, Truly You
Okay, you know what " I" am going to say right, that without, you, it couldn't have been possible! Without the things you have done, life isn't the way it was, and I will just have to say - trust and believe.
By 365poetry - "Holy Trinity":::: I Know The Cross, It's The Spirit Of Kharôn Latin Spelling (Charon) Translation "Fierce Brightness"2 months ago in Poets
In Remembrance
Defend those you love Especially when they fall What else does love mean?
By D. J. Reddall2 months ago in Poets
Time Suck
Chatbots flatter us They suckle at eye udders Attention gluttons
By D. J. Reddall2 months ago in Poets