Karen Croft Poet Senryu

Kiss of death

The trouble with us 
starts with the beer in your hand 
nothing here for me

but the kiss of death 
that clings to your beer stained lips 
opening the door for me

so go ahead- and
drink one for me- go ahead 
I'll close the door behind me

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Bill Baker January 27, 2024 at 6:08 PM Hard to do, my friend, but you made the right choice. Alcohol, especially to the extreme, can wreak havoc with life. Good to see you posting again Karen. I'll be back to read more tomorrow, dinner is ready. :-) Hugs, Bill Karen Croft January 28, 2024 at 2:34 AM Thanks for reading Bill.

Sotto Poet January 27, 2024 at 12:12 PM Karen, your haiku is exquisitely crafted. I find it deeply resonant, as it beautifully captures the profound impact of alcohol. Thanks for your comment on my page Karen Croft January 27, 2024 at 12:42 PM Thank you for visiting my work and for your comment.

Daniel Henry Rodgers January 26, 2024 at 5:35 PM Hello Karen, i can so relate to your poem and the affects of alcohol. My dad was a severe alcoholic and it was not good. Yet, We stand tall together. - Blessings, Daniel Karen Croft January 26, 2024 at 6:36 PM Thank you Daniel, have a great night