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Old Sanctuary

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ old sanctuary there’s nobody here but there is soul

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 2/29/2024 7:02:00 PM

Sanctuary very much for this senryu, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 3/1/2024 4:36:00 AM

clever...you're welcome! have a pleasant Friday

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 2/29/2024 5:34:00 PM

A great senryu to go along with the image, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 5:54:00 PM

thank you, Jerry. enjoy your evening, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 2/29/2024 4:42:00 PM

Old churches and buildings do seem to have a feeling of soulfulness from all the souls that have passed through them. Nice Senryu to match the picture, Sara. Write on, my love! Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 5:54:00 PM

wise and mindful words, Baker Bard! Thanks for your kind encouragement...always yours, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 2/29/2024 1:08:00 PM

Sara, your senryu is truly exceptional and thought-provoking. The imagery of old edifices appearing immortal due to their construction is quite profound. Your poem continues to showcase your talent and skill in writing Senryus.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 5:53:00 PM

awwn...I appreciate beyond words your insights and also for your kind words about my talent and skill in writing Senyrus. They're my favorite form right now...but experimenting. Have a splendid evening, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 2/29/2024 6:36:00 AM

The soul of a building…no one’s there in its creative emptiness, one feels the past linger, wisps touch the quietness of our souls. :) Blessings, sweet lady!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 5:52:00 PM

I appreciate your mindful comments and your visit this evening. Have a blessed evening as well, hugs, Sara

Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/29/2024 4:49:00 AM

Good one. I enjoyed reading this one this morning. Sara K

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 5:08:00 AM

thanks, Sara K. Appreciate the visit...and enjoy your Thursday, hugs, Sara B

Daniel Caplin

Date: 2/29/2024 3:42:00 AM

This reminds me of a lonely fragile old man on Christmas day who in the snow was looking for food but the shops were all closed. I realised he had dementia and had no food , so I walked him home , I went back to my house and brought back loads of Christmas food for him , my heart was breaking , the next day I called to see if he was okay but he didn't recognise me , and turned me away ,he was trapped in his own sanctuary , he wasn't there, but he had soul . Words sometimes trigger lost memories , thank you for unlocking this one . Daniel

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 4:15:00 AM

thanks for sharing your experience with me...a poignant and sad story. I'm delighted my poem triggered the memory of the man 'trapped in his own sanctuary.' My dad was that way near the end of his life after a stroke rendered him speechless and unable to care for himself. He was trapped inside himself, but I could always see his soul and his yearning to be free. Now I'm teary eyed. I appreciate your sensitivity and mindfulness as well as your visit. Have a pleasant day, Sara

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 2/29/2024 3:05:00 AM

The soul of the sanctuary will live forever.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 4:15:00 AM

well said, Victor. Thanks for sharing & enjoy your Thursday, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/29/2024 2:37:00 AM

- An old soul who lives forever...lovely written, Sara :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 4:16:00 AM

thank you Anne-Lise for sharing your thoughts; I appreciate your complimentary words as well. Have a pleasant Thursday, hugs, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/28/2024 8:41:00 PM

This is a poignant senryu. It seems that old edifices should be alive forever, because that is the way they were built. Again, you have written a terrific poem.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 4:17:00 AM

thank you, Hilda. I agree. I love old buildings, for I can feel the souls when I go inside...I agree, old edifices should live forever. Thanks for your complimentary words and your visit, hugs, Sara

Eve Roper

Date: 2/28/2024 7:39:00 PM

Like the image you've created in this verse. Hugs Eve

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 2/29/2024 4:17:00 AM

thanks for your kind words, Eve. Enjoy your day, Sara