Diminishing Senses

shared a kiss goodbye
took in the scent of the rose
my eyes see nothing
heard crows call from distant trees
that is until the lid closed.

© Harry J Horsman 2017
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017


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Date: 12/26/2017 2:50:00 PM
Great! Great..... Merry Christmas...
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Date: 12/23/2017 8:06:00 PM
A merry Christmas back at you, Harry and may you have a blessed new year.
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Date: 12/21/2017 9:16:00 AM
Just a quick note to wish you a Merry Christmas.
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Date: 12/19/2017 3:50:00 PM
A sad ending to this well written Tanka Harry
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Date: 12/19/2017 12:21:00 PM
The final stages leading to a dead end! Fortunately death can also be the start of increasing senses! Regards // paul
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Date: 12/19/2017 9:30:00 AM
Wow, quite the surprise ending. At least the lid will prevent the crows from feasting. Thanks for the visit Harry.
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Date: 12/19/2017 1:32:00 AM
What imagery in this wonderful tanka Harry. I didn't see that end coming though....Maria
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Date: 12/18/2017 7:17:00 PM
A touchy feeling but so very well written. I like it a lot! Hugs and smiles :)
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Date: 12/18/2017 5:10:00 PM
OH MY, so sad, Harry. But I really like it. One of your best of your recent poems for me!
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Date: 12/18/2017 3:56:00 PM
Such sad imagery in your lovely tanka I wasn't expecting the ending to be like it was Harry!:-( hugs jan xx
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Harry Horsman
Date: 12/19/2017 6:34:00 AM
Hi Jan, yes the poem is really asking a question...who says everything dies at once?
Date: 12/18/2017 1:29:00 PM
A well written Tanka harry..full of meaning!
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Date: 12/18/2017 12:43:00 PM
Wow. Love it!
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