Thoughts of the Lost

Sleepless nights alone
Piercing the thoughts of the lost
Painful incision 
Death doesn’t mock the weary
He scythes them heartlessly

Russell Sivey

Purely Fiction
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kendrick Avatar
November 2, 2017 at 3:54 PM
Whoa!! Very scary in a way..I enjoyed reading your work..Death comes knocking whether we have made preparation or not..Thanks for all the visits to my page..Sara
Dietrich Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 5:53 PM
Great metaphorical tanka, Russell.
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November 1, 2017 at 8:02 AM
A very deep and excellent tanka Russell..
Pandit Avatar
November 1, 2017 at 6:38 AM
Moments of pain well captured--that last line tugs emotions!
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