Waves of Memories

Grey hair blown by the cool evening sea breeze as he sat alone in the dark verandah, riding through a maze of past events on a wooden rocking chair, with his trembling fingers he slowly etched memoirs in thin air.

a letter of love
to his departed dear wife
hope we meet again


Wrote 07/07/2020
1st placement
Line Gauthier sponsored
Memory poetry contest Haibun.
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Mishra Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 7:32 AM
Such a heartwarming memory Krish. Congratulations on your top win. Blessings :)
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 26, 2020 at 10:24 AM
Thanks Aditi. Old age and solitude! Warm regards
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 1:27 PM
Beautiful piece Krish, so touching. Congratulations for your top win! xomo
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM
Thanks very much!:) pleased you like it! Best wishes
Agustin Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 1:05 AM
Wow! Congrats! God bless you.
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 14, 2020 at 1:52 AM
Thank you Beata! My sincere good wishes and thanks to you!
Gauthier Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Congrats on your top win !
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 13, 2020 at 11:53 PM
Thanks Line, Honoured,It is picked as a top Haibun! Enjoyed writing this format that I am new to! My sincere regards
Wolf Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 11:17 PM
So sweet, Krish. You are a talented haibun poet, my friend. Enjoyed the memoir! :) gw
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 9, 2020 at 12:24 AM
Gershon, thank you for the lovely words. Always a pleasure to receive your feedback. Kind regards.
Somadas Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 1:03 AM
Wow.. Splendid entry Krish.. Beautifully penned.. Good luck..
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 1:27 AM
Thanks Jenish! Much appreciated my friend!
Mcintosh Avatar
July 7, 2020 at 8:53 PM
Excellent entry my friend. Great words that I hope will win for you. God bless you always with much love and a beautiful muse.
Radhakrishna Avatar
July 8, 2020 at 12:03 AM
Thank you Gina! Good wishes to you. Much appreciate your kind words of support! Regards
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