Foreboding Silence

Tightened muscles tweak foreboding trills marking his silence

while aches of shrill shadows pit my paled bravado against loud fears -

my love etched heart would bear any truth hit to free us both.





April 30, 2018
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Andresen Avatar
December 10, 2018 at 12:20 AM
- Congratulations on this great winning poem, CayCay :) - At the same time I wish you and your family a peaceful and lovely Christmas :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 9:45 PM
Enjoyed reading ,CayCay,congratulations on your placement in the contest..
One Avatar
December 8, 2018 at 10:37 AM
A very good sijo for the contest CayCay.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Breedt Avatar
May 6, 2018 at 5:43 AM
Hi girl. Men feel cornered when they have to talk. Just ask him about the engine parts. That much is explainable. Hee hee.
Wigley Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 9:00 PM
Ooooh, tense. Nicely done, cayCay, good luck in the contest x
Gondolf Avatar
May 2, 2018 at 12:33 PM
Very nicely written, CayCay, best of luck in the contest. John
Lamoureux Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 12:15 AM
You did this so well. Goodnight Cay Cay.
Godwin Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:38 AM
Thank you, Richard. I admire your writing so much that it is always uplifting to find you on a page of mine. I hope all is golden in your world. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Horsman Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 4:10 PM
Brilliant subject, an amazing sijo.
Godwin Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:39 AM
Thank you, Harry - I love your succinct and uplifting comments, appreciate having your reaction. Be well ... CayCay
Terry Avatar
April 30, 2018 at 10:36 AM
Short and sweet.
Godwin Avatar
May 1, 2018 at 7:41 AM
So is your response! Thank you for leaving 'words' here, Allan, that were delightful to find. Blessings ... CayCay
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