Notes About The Poem

Under the veil of grief

Her wish can never be.
She blows out birthday candles with effort.
Scarcely holding back the tears.



Wordku: 5-7-5 words

AP: 1st place 2026
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Marcum Wong Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:22 PM
That was me when I turned thirty. I loved this! : )
Gauthier Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Thanks for your lovely visit and comment, Connie.
Roper Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 8:11 PM
sad poem, Line ... nicely done Senryu
Gauthier Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:36 PM
Thanks, Eve, for your lovely visit and comment.
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