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The Doomsday Clock

big hand is showing 
hundred seconds to midnight~
grim reaper awaits





Written 27th April 2022

Copyright © Tom Cunningham | Year Posted 2022

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January 26, 2024 at 3:37 AM

Hello Tom. Good Morning. I turned to this entry not knowing what I would read. This is powerful and ever so continuing. I always say it isn't God's world that is bad its certain horrible people who make the world bad. Your words are powerful and yes make us pause. Your message is strong. I commend you for always sharing awareness and for being a humanitarian. Truly. May today be a wonderful day for you and one and all. Blessings and Peace always. (smile)

January 26, 2024 at 5:11 AM

Just checked, it's now 90 seconds to midnight.

January 26, 2024 at 5:06 AM

Thank you very much Lisa, with all the wars and conflicts going on in the world right now along with climate change it will be soon midnight. We live in hope that it won't happen. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

May 10, 2022 at 3:40 PM

Wrong again! Nice Haiku, Tom Hope you're doing well my friend. Bill

May 11, 2022 at 12:44 AM

Thank you very much Bill, last time it was this close was during the Cuban missile crisis. Tom

Caren Krutsinger

May 6, 2022 at 1:31 PM

I feel the grimness.

May 11, 2022 at 12:38 AM

Thank you Caren, scary times we live in. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

May 6, 2022 at 9:32 AM

This truth sent chills down my spine Tom, are we really that close, hope we are all ready! Clever but scary Senryu. Blessings, Jennifer.

May 11, 2022 at 12:38 AM

Thank you Jennifer, it's only that madman in the Kremlin moving the big hand. Tom

Bj Legros Kelley

May 6, 2022 at 3:59 AM

I just read what Tommy said below, and your comment Tom, amen. That brought me peace, and chills, both at the same time.

May 6, 2022 at 5:10 AM

Thank you BJ, it's certainly a worrying time for all mankind. All brought about by one man, we have to keep our faith and hope that things don't escalate. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos

April 29, 2022 at 4:44 PM

And the grim reaper makes sure he completes his dutiful role. Blrssings Jennifer.

April 29, 2022 at 10:54 PM

Thank you Jennifer, hard to believe that just one man has brought us to near the midnight hour. Tom

April 28, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Tom, you've done an excellent senryu. We all wish for peace, but it seems that Putin is not interested in it. We will never be able to achieve peace again if we give up.

April 28, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Thank you very much Lasaad, sadly it seems Putin is not a man you can reason with, it's his way or no way. But we should always try and find a way. Tom

Panagiota Romios

April 28, 2022 at 9:47 AM

Could be, Tom, could be. This earth survived Hitler, Stalin...even the painful times of the Inquisition. Putin’s life will end. We keep ignoring the horrors of China .... Buddies of Putin. .. Man since time began, out to destroy one another. No country excepted from this one. .. Being a Christian, God will make that final call.the entire earth will be decimated. The sun, moon and stars will all fall. God far more powerful than Putin. Pangie

April 28, 2022 at 10:17 AM

Thank you Pangie, he made me feel sick seeing him standing in church holding a candle, he forgets God sees all and he'll be punished accordingly, burning in hell for eternity. Tom

April 28, 2022 at 6:05 AM

These are very difficult times Tom. Well done :)

April 28, 2022 at 6:51 AM

Thank you Heidi, let's hope things calm down. Tom

April 28, 2022 at 2:08 AM

He sure does Tom, certainly those that serve him. Great senryu

April 28, 2022 at 2:17 AM

Thank you Harry, it's all down to one crackpot in the Kremlin, he's pushing the west, we need to push back harder or he'll always be a threat. Tom

April 28, 2022 at 2:07 AM

'Grim reaper' brings in a scary image ! A suggestive image and a perfect senryu Tom !

April 28, 2022 at 2:15 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, it's the closest its ever been, worrying times for sure. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 7:55 PM

Actually, I recall seeing the clock within one second of midnight -- nah, maybe it was within one minute of midnight -- when the former Soviet Union fell, around 1990. I wonder where the U. of Chicago pundits put that second hand now. (Answer: Wherever Putin tells 'em to put it.) ~ Hang in there, Tom. Stiff Upper Lip and all...

April 27, 2022 at 9:10 PM

Thank you Gershon, we're at a critical stage now, do we back down and let that dog win. He's threatening all sorts and we should do the same. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 5:37 PM

A very scary thing for all. Great senryu, Tom...please make it stop! God Bless

April 27, 2022 at 9:08 PM

Thank you Anaya, we all pray for peace but it seems Putin doesn't want it. If we back down we'll never have peace again. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 3:55 PM

grim reaper please stay away from me and mind. good Haiku, Tom.. got my attention . Blessings my friend

April 27, 2022 at 9:06 PM

Thank you Eve, scary times for sure, one thing though we need to stand up to Putin or forever be in fear of him. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 2:49 PM

We don't know the hour, but I think that midnight is soon. I like the way you expressed it. I think Putin will get his just desserts. Your visits to my page are always encouraging. Sara

April 27, 2022 at 9:05 PM

Thank you very much Sara, I certainly hope he does for all the crimes he's committed. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 11:31 AM

At last a greeting card for Putin! Aloha!

April 27, 2022 at 11:48 AM

Lol, that dog making new threats, I hope all our nuclear forces are on red alert. Tom

Swetha Vangaveti

April 27, 2022 at 10:36 AM

May we go back to live in a world free of Chaos.

April 27, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Thank you Swetha, it's what everyone hopes for. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 4:56 AM

Very well put, Tom. World is in turmoil.

April 27, 2022 at 5:01 AM

Thank you Vijay, I've never known it so bad, it's like Cuba all over again. Tom

April 27, 2022 at 4:29 AM

It seems that we are all watching the clock Tom! Great Senryu!! Happy Wednesday !!!

April 27, 2022 at 4:46 AM

Thank you very much Mike, let's hope everyone sees sense and puts the clock back. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Victor Buhagiar

April 27, 2022 at 2:06 AM

Perfect senryu. I'm much afraid that things will not improve.

April 27, 2022 at 2:23 AM

Thank you Victor, worrying times for sure. Tom

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