Once peery twinkles, now opaque orbs. Ears batten, echoed messengers. Loved ones murmur denouement. Angels’ whooshes take me home. Image: “Angel Wings and Heaven,” by Sherri’s of Palm Springs. Frank J. Tassone is today’s host of dVerse‘ Meet the Bar. Frank says: Let us write our own Jisei. Write a haikai (haiku, senryu, tanka, kyoka,…
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dVerse — MTB 227 — Still
Feathers flash — then thump.Is the chickadee stunned; orsomething more final?In the morning, still she lies;Night hunters left her intact. Frank J. Tassone is today’s host of dVerse‘ Meet the Bar. Frank says:Let us write our own Jisei. Write a haikai (haiku, senryu, tanka, kyoka, Gogyohka) or haikai-esque poem that reflects on imminent…
Reena’s Exploration Challenge #108 — Gently they go, until ready again
Gently they go, the beautiful, the tender, the kind; As eyes softly close, breath takes its last this life Cushions hold their bags of bones and flesh Lowered now, held close to Earth’s breast Dreams will lift them, floating now with ease To a place of rest where there’s a gentle peace Connect with soul…
