Russell Sivey Poet Tanka

The Horrid Truth

She is one that hurts
For she was one that was made
Fun of during this
Time of the year, Halloween
Was not kind to her, she hurts

A witch she’s just not
Nor is she a Frankenstein
She is not a bat
Nor a skeleton is she
She doesn’t fit in right now

Though all the other
Days of the year, she’s a freak
Different person
Nature has played a cruel joke
And she hurts from within her

So on the day at
Which she could fit in the most
She abhors with pain
For it just reminds her of 
Her ailment, the horrid truth

Russell Sivey

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Robert Pettit September 4, 2012 at 11:55 PM Children with congenital defects face more of a battle uphill during their lives. This is a sad set of tankas.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart September 4, 2012 at 10:58 PM well a sad situation but an excellent feel of emotion for this lonesome creature Russell luv .. u r so gifted with longer pooems as well and I rather enjoy the stories from your exciting quill luv .. my portion of collab is complete now and a big YES to your question .. Constance always does a marvelous effort and I am so honored and blessed to enjoy her friendship luv as I do yours ..