Oubliette

from the oubliette
far down in the lonely ground
the sound of weeping
out of sight, but not of mind
drown out the echoes with wine

by Gail
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Allison Avatar
April 13, 2016 at 6:26 AM
Very deep and sad tanka Gail - I had to google what oubliette meant.. now I know:-) hugs Jan xx
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April 14, 2016 at 12:29 PM
An oubliette is the epitome of sadness. Hugs back to you, Jan x
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