Senryu

scratches in my mind - featherweight heavy
when life weighs us down a crow's feather can fracture ailing hearts and souls * Thanks for reading! Author's Notes: Another addition to my series "scratches in my mind", that also doubles up as making use of Poppy's Prompts 9. Below you will find a link to the good lady's latest prompts, two other "scratches" and another piece.
By Paul Stewartabout a year ago in Poets
Last Night
Here is the story Of my narrow escape from Your small, cruel heart
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
Life
Life is full of risk But sometimes I really can’t believe some of these people actually exist What is wrong with them
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Place
No one needs to know What goes on Between the hum and the song We’re all searching for a place to belong Even if sometimes it feels wrong
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
9/4/24
Sometimes you have to move on To find what you’re looking for Was it in the cabinet? No. The drawer? Oh well I’ll find another one
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
In the hands of tomorrow
In the hands of tomorrow To bemoan the existence of what could be, The atrocity of what ifs set its fangs deeper into the present space of serenity.
By Hridya Sharmaabout a year ago in Poets
Fractured Moments
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.
By Michelle Liew Tsui-Linabout a year ago in Poets
Character
Your valuables Are worthless when compared to Your moral values
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
Me
Which is the real me The one they see Or the one I see when you’re looking at me Distorted images in my mind Having never known what I look like to the world
By Atomic Historianabout a year ago in Poets
Muezza
He cut off the sleeve To let me sleep, but I meant To stay his sword arm
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
Front Lines
So much is given Unknown, unnoticed, ignored For the sake of life
By D. J. Reddallabout a year ago in Poets
Lost Treasure
A treasure long lost only legends remain of the Vocal Awards ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
By Matthew J. Frommabout a year ago in Poets