Flashlight

Ah! Drop your prejudice and hear
I lost my love, fortnights ago
My weeping tears dried-up
Searching for my last name.
With solo flashlight wandering 
Among scattered droplets of war.


First Place in HEXASTICH IT Poetry Contest sponsored by nette onclaud
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Hamilton Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 9:09 PM
Very touching write Jenish, searching for my last name...nice! Glad this garnered a win for you!
Somadas Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 12:35 AM
Thank you John..Takecare always...
B. Avatar
June 3, 2020 at 4:48 AM
A belated congratulations on your win, Jenish.. A meaningful and inpirational verse! Really enjoyed reading this wonderful gem, my friend.. Many blessings and stay safe!
Somadas Avatar
June 5, 2020 at 12:35 AM
Thank you Robertina for your delightful words..
Callus Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 4:22 PM
A very striking, sad poem, Jenish. Congratulations on a very merited first place. Regards // paul
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:16 AM
Thank you for your kind support Paul..
Allison Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:20 PM
An emotional piece, congrats on your win Jenish:-) hugs jan xx
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:15 AM
Thank you Jan..
Mishra Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 11:07 AM
So happy to see you on top Jenish! Congratulations on your splendid win :)
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:15 AM
Thank you Aditi.. Happy to have a friend like you sharing the list..
Onclaud Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 11:01 AM
' writing down the bones', jenish...unique theme for the main word as well...congrats on your top spot in my contest...huggs
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:14 AM
Thank you Nette for that fantastic contest.. And thanks a lot for my placement..
Mohn Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 10:59 AM
Congratulations Jenish...grandly written :)
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:13 AM
Thank you David..
May Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 10:13 AM
A somber verse, well penned Jenish, Congrats on your win
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:12 AM
Thank you Joseph..
Watt Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:51 AM
Searching for my last name. Very deep and touching, Jenish. Congratulations on your #1 win ~ John
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:12 AM
Thank you John...
Chutani Avatar
May 30, 2020 at 12:33 AM
A sentimental write. Congrats.
Somadas Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 2:12 AM
Thank you Mohan..
Mishra Avatar
May 27, 2020 at 2:13 PM
Very emotional write Jenish. Wish you all the best :)
Somadas Avatar
May 28, 2020 at 1:02 AM
Thank you Aditi..
Pandit Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 6:58 AM
Feels deep, meaningful: My weeping tears dried-up..Searching for my last name.
Somadas Avatar
May 25, 2020 at 10:37 AM
Thank you Vijay for your kind support.. Stay safe...
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