Jenna Logan Poet Haibun

Reflections and Recollections

Visions swim in my mind that I wish I could not see.  I fear to drown in the rush of their rapids, lapping at my face. Each tear I cry leaves a trace of tragedy that cannot be erased, nor regrets that threaten to pull me into a whirlpool of memories. Such thought provoking moments trigger sorrowful refrains of song.

waves rush to the shore
  withered leaves in a current ~
    caught in undertow

Cheerier recollections calm me as gentle musings on a tranquil lake, where I float contentedly, beneath a cloudless canopy.  There are no ripples to blur my happiness; nor sadness to furrow my brow.  Mirrored reflections in these Elysian interludes gentle the beat of my heart, and I am at peace with life.

sunshine and blue skies
  serenity in nature ~
    placid innocence



April 16, 2021
Moments of Reflection Contest
Sponsored by Malabika Ray Choudhury

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Malabika Ray Choudhury May 11, 2021 at 4:44 PM Congratulations on your win. Love ~ Mala

Mark Koplin April 22, 2021 at 4:46 PM "Mirrored reflections in these Elysian interludes gentle the beat of my heart, and I am at peace with life." Powerful line! Well done my friend! Jenna Logan May 11, 2021 at 4:01 PM Thank you, Mark. One of the last contests I'll enter. So few are judged as a contest should be.

Joanna Daniel April 17, 2021 at 7:12 AM Amazing contrast between the two, Jenna, you have penned well, but we need the pain to enjoy the peace:) Jenna Logan April 21, 2021 at 4:07 PM Thanks a lot, Jo.

Victor Buhagiar April 16, 2021 at 11:22 PM What a contrast between the two paragraphs. One, sad, one joyful. But I appreciate them both. Jenna Logan April 21, 2021 at 4:06 PM Thanks so much, Victor.

Tom Cunningham April 16, 2021 at 1:39 PM A journey through darkness and then into the light love the contrast between the two. Well composed Jenna and good luck Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom Jenna Logan April 16, 2021 at 5:13 PM You are my lone visitor , Tom. Thank you for journeying with me.