Haiku 11 20 2014

pale rats moving south
                                 an waft of charred cadavers
                                       soldiers drink cider












© Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty 20 November 2014  haiku/war
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Petersen Potter Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 6:33 PM
This one is so deep and stark in subject, my dear friend Rajat! You penned this senryu so well> A 7 for me! :) Love and hugs! xxx D.
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 11:43 PM
Love and Hugs D XXXXX RAJAT
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 5:35 PM
This haiku cuts straight to the core. Well done, Rajat! Hugs, Rhonda
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 11:51 PM
Blackest side of war is that it deifies killers. So horrific. Love Rhonda for visiting. Hugs! ...RAJAT
Meade Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 1:57 PM
ravenous of war -- both upon the heart and land!! nicely done, great contrast.
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 11:52 PM
Thank you David. Love XXXXX RAJAT
Kendrick Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Tough soldiers..Enjoyed reading your Senryu like work..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
Chakrabarty Avatar
November 19, 2014 at 11:54 PM
Your poems are great Sara. I have enjoyed them, honestly. Love. Best wishes XXXXX RAJAT
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