An Offering of Poppies

a graveyard visit
poppies placed on wife's tombstone
moment of silence


SIMPLY SENRYU Poetry Contest
Sponsored by John lawless
Date written: 01/11/2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Dietrich Avatar
October 19, 2022 at 12:59 PM
fantastic little senryu. I hope you get a win
Gorelick Avatar
October 18, 2022 at 10:35 AM
Exquisitely subtle and moving, Edward. Bon chance! Robert
Lawrence Avatar
October 16, 2022 at 8:01 AM
I am there with you now Edward. Each nuance beautifully described. Blessings, Susan :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 5:25 PM
lovely sentiment ~
Ibeh Avatar
October 12, 2022 at 7:47 AM
Thank you, Line!:-)
Parker Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 10:26 AM
You place us there...Mr. Ibeh. :o/
Ibeh Avatar
October 11, 2022 at 11:13 AM
Thank you very much, Arlo:-)
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