Melancholy

It hangs, this motionless windchime, reflecting a darkened moon. John G. Lawless ©5/13/2023

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Nancy Kaufman

Date: 5/15/2023 4:49:00 AM

succinct and poignant write.

Paul Willason

Date: 5/13/2023 10:47:00 PM

Striking image John...captures that sense often sought after in Japanese haiku of a "pleasant sadness".

John Lawless
Date: 5/14/2023 4:42:00 AM

I think I shall have to use "a pleasant sadness" as a contest theme soon. Thanks for stopping to read and comment Paul

Jan Allison

Date: 5/13/2023 4:55:00 PM

excellent ink John!:-) hug Jan xx

John Lawless
Date: 5/14/2023 4:40:00 AM

thanks Jan, appreciate the visit

Di11y Da11y

Date: 5/13/2023 3:47:00 PM

If perhap you've entered the contest of the same name, then you've won - if I was judging. Love the simple but enigmatic and complete vibe expressed. You know poetry.

John Lawless
Date: 5/14/2023 4:39:00 AM

Thank you DD.. It is no entered in the contest as it didn't meet the requirements but your 1st place vote....has my melancholy grinning.