Ann Gilmour Poet Senryu

The Storm

the storm in his head
no switch for him to turn off
more pills numb his mind

Written 1st February 2020

Contest:  Senryu on Mind
Sponsor: Jenish Somadas
HONORABLE MENTION 

Contest: Strand Select A
Sponsor: Brian Strand
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Anne-Lise Andresen February 5, 2020 at 4:07 AM - Congratulations, Ann :) - Enjoy reading it :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Ann Gilmour February 8, 2020 at 3:19 AM Bless you dear Anne-Lise, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Andrea Dietrich February 4, 2020 at 3:35 PM A sad situation for those who must numb their minds. Congrats on the win, Ann Ann Gilmour February 8, 2020 at 3:19 AM yes so sad, but so true... thanks Andrea for your congrats with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jenish Somadas February 4, 2020 at 12:48 AM Thank you for participating in the contest with your wonderful Senryu Ann.. I'm honoured.. Ann Gilmour February 8, 2020 at 3:18 AM I too am honoured for my placement in your contest dear Jenish and thank you for sponsoring and judging the contest. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman February 2, 2020 at 11:18 PM Hi Anne, Strong haiku! Congrats on your win! Ann Gilmour February 8, 2020 at 3:16 AM Thank you so much Sam, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Demetrios Trifiatis February 1, 2020 at 3:13 PM The worst of storms expressed in the best of Haiku dearest, Ann! xxx Ann Gilmour February 1, 2020 at 4:38 PM Such storms are like a living hell. Thank you dearest friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier February 1, 2020 at 9:29 AM Poignant, Ann. Well done. Ann Gilmour February 1, 2020 at 12:23 PM Thank you so much Line I really appreciate your comments. with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit February 1, 2020 at 6:55 AM Hard to live with a storm like that--well depicted, Ann. Ann Gilmour February 1, 2020 at 12:24 PM Yes Vijay it certainly is... thank you for your comments. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham February 1, 2020 at 4:58 AM Powerful one Ann, you've said a lot in those three lines and this is exactly how it is. Good luck, and hope you're better today. Tom. Ann Gilmour February 1, 2020 at 5:04 AM Thank you Tom. Yes I had a better night thanks, but still so tired. Will endeavour to walk by the sea in the hope it will perhaps energise me... Have a good day Tom. With kindest thoughts Ann xx