David Kavanagh Poet Tanka

A Secrets Alibi

i can keep secrets
      hold them captive in my mind 
           caged against their will
           never tell another soul 
    ~ you didn't hear this from me



'S'' Contest, New Poems Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 
Syllable counter ps 5/7/5/7/7

03/11/2021

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Karen Jones November 7, 2021 at 7:12 AM This made me smile. Love the end and congrats on a win! David Kavanagh November 7, 2021 at 8:11 AM Heya Karen, it's definitely dark humour, but I have inadvertently spilled the beans when a little worse for wear cheers David

Constance La France November 6, 2021 at 6:23 AM David, good poem and congratulations on your win in my "S" Contest ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance David Kavanagh November 6, 2021 at 6:46 AM Thank you Constance, I'm delighted to get a placement in your contest, cheers David

Christopher Flaherty November 4, 2021 at 10:15 AM Brilliant absolutely love the ending David Wrote something similar or confusing to even me called Uniquely Ironically Unique Please check it out if you get a chance. I'd be very interested in your opinion Sir Christopher Flaherty November 4, 2021 at 11:24 AM It's like a politician saying I got into Politics to help people David Kavanagh November 4, 2021 at 11:17 AM I can tell you all night long your secret is safe with me, but if I have one too many drinks, oops, cheers David

Jenna Logan November 3, 2021 at 8:11 AM A legitimate excuse is forgiven; an illegitimate alibi is not. Your Tanka is a good one...soup mail, David. David Kavanagh November 3, 2021 at 9:43 AM Heya Jenna, yes I'm afraid I've let the cat out of the bag in the past, my willpower was compromised by a few excessive drinks, I know sounds silly but it's true, cheers David

Tom Cunningham November 3, 2021 at 6:41 AM Makes me laugh when folk say I shouldn't be telling you this as I was sworn to secrecy lol Mine are coming to the grave, Tom David Kavanagh November 3, 2021 at 7:00 AM I'm guilty as charged Tom, I've let slip a few whilst under the influence, I couldn't even remember til reminded, was probably just the drink talking, it's not an excuse, but it was my alibi, cheers David