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Losing Faith

Senryu

By Cathy holmesPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Losing Faith
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Drought splinters my faith.

Fate's darts pierce the chalice, my

key to salvation.

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For Poppy's Prompts #10 - words dart, drought, splinter, fate, key

Senryusurreal poetry

About the Creator

Cathy holmes

Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.

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  • Poppy 2 years ago

    I really admire your ability to write such amazing haiku and senryu. They never miss the mark!

  • Shirley Belk2 years ago

    No droughts for you then, Cathy! Love how you can say so much in so few words...talent :)

  • This is really relatable. Often fate or circumstances throw curve balls and cause us to question our beliefs.

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    Ooh, nice haiku. Lots to think on.

  • Kristen Balyeat2 years ago

    WOW! This is deep! Beautiful work, my friend!

  • Pamela Williams2 years ago

    So much meaning. So few words.

  • Mariann Carroll2 years ago

    Deep

  • And that is how it’s done, pure magic

  • Whoaaaa, you blew my mind with so few words! Well done!

  • Caroline Craven2 years ago

    Reminds me of the metaphysical poets. This was brill.

  • John Cox2 years ago

    This is a fascinating Senryu! Suggestive without being too specific. Life keeps getting in the way, doesn't it? Very well done!

  • Paul Stewart2 years ago

    Oh this is outstanding, my buddy bud! Well done. Love how much this stirs up despite it just being a senryu. That's why I love that format so much. Well done, again. Did I say well done? Awesome use of Poppy's Prompts too.

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