Barbara Gorelick Poet Senryu

Crying

A newborn's first cry
Being thrust into the world
Reassuring wail

The tears of young love
Her heart such a tender place
Cry of the lovelorn

We are all alone
When death creeps round the corner
Cry of the unknown



12/28/13  For the Three Stanza contest

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Sheri Fresonke Harper January 18, 2014 at 3:08 PM Barbara, good use of form and good contrast between the stanzas. Good emotion, too. Congratulations on your win, thanks much for entering my contest.

Richard Lamoureux January 11, 2014 at 8:45 AM I think this poem will do well.

Kash Poet December 31, 2013 at 1:09 PM Good Senryu here Barbara.Wish you a very very Happy New Year!

Andrea Dietrich December 29, 2013 at 3:29 PM love the unique way you chose to do this contest. Always a treat to view your work, Barbara.

Sara Kendrick December 29, 2013 at 8:59 AM Reads like a winner to me..I like the topics chosen..Thanks for the visit to my page..May this be the best year up to this point in your life and may each one that follows only get better..Sara

Debra Squyres December 29, 2013 at 7:54 AM Thanks for dropping by... no I have not read "The Book Theif"... will have to look it up. I do like your verses... life coming full circle. Well done !! Wishing you a Blessed and Happy New Year !!

Anne-Lise Andresen December 28, 2013 at 12:58 PM - Well written, touching poem Barbara.- Luck in contest !- All the best to you in the new year 2014 !! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)