the cuckoo in spring
needs to suss out homely nest
comes with baring gifts...
adoption not an option
a brood parasite in lieu
17/2/2022
Entered a Brian Strand Tanka contest.
Instant friends,
We hit it off so well
Mutual encouragement
Lives starting to gel
In an instant gone
As quickly as it started
Reasons why unknown
Left in waters unchartered
(Chorus)
Can you drop me a hint?
Can you offer a smidgen?
Was it something I said?
Could it be my religion?
Something I should’ve done,
Or anything I can do
To know the reasons
For losing you?
Good if we could talk
Suss out issues ensconced
I’ve tried to reach out
But received no response
Finally thought it best
To leave well enough alone
So hard to accept
A friendship turned to stone
(Chorus)
Can you drop me a hint?
Can you offer a smidgen?
Was it something I said?
Could it be my religion?
Something I should’ve done,
Or anything I can do
To know the reasons
For losing you?
4/26/2020
Photo by Mikael Kristenson on Unsplash
Sitting,lights down,the first hand dealt
how many can you put under your belt
some faces blank,others joke on
one by one,hopefully,`til they gone.
Your hand is strong,you put on a face
can any others suss out or trace?
or the long game and just sit back
or play with force,and win out the stack.
Heads up it is,just him and you
tactical hands may see you through
a flush you do have,this could be a choker
all in,he calls my game, shake hands, thats poker.
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