Edward Ibeh Poet Senryu

An Honor Killing

blood against own blood
dad slays son for renounced faith...
              unthinkably cold




Writing Challenge 5, May 2019, Senryu Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Dear Heart 
Date written and posted: 05/30/2019

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Andrea Dietrich June 10, 2019 at 3:52 PM this kind of thing is so horrific, Edward. It's good to write on it because it is unbelievably still going on. congratulations on the winner list. Edward Ibeh June 10, 2019 at 4:16 PM Thank you, Andrea:-) Agreed. Who kills a member of the family? A monstrosity!*shudders*

Constance La France June 10, 2019 at 11:14 AM Edward, congratulations on your win in my writing challenge with this wonderful Senryu ~ Edward Ibeh June 10, 2019 at 4:09 PM Thank you so much for my placement, Constance:-) Most obliged.

Jan Allison May 30, 2019 at 10:59 AM chilling poem Edward, good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ibeh May 30, 2019 at 2:32 PM Thank you, Jan:-)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 30, 2019 at 8:47 AM Potent ink my friend. My best to you in the contest, xomo Edward Ibeh May 30, 2019 at 2:31 PM Thank you, Maureen:-)

Kim Rodrigues May 30, 2019 at 6:31 AM Well-done and thought-provoking write! Edward Ibeh May 30, 2019 at 2:31 PM Thank you, Kim:-)