Image: A Sad Young Lady (here)
misgivings of a
broken heart was it for real
wretched morose like?
not to negotiate
overwhelmed by emotions
starved of good reasons
vicious warped feelings
wickedly drained but the strong
would remain triumphant
Chev's Carpe Diem #1181- broken heart
Kerry's at Real Toad's #28 - the tuesday platform
Some emotions can be overwhelming I agree Hank.
ReplyDeleteBest not to get them out of proportion.
A great write.
Yvonne.
The strong survive.
ReplyDeleteYou show an understanding of emotional depths in this poem, Hank.
ReplyDeleteemotions can blow us out of our own water but perhaps as we age we see a way to embrace them more?
ReplyDeleteStrong always seem to push on through or over
ReplyDeleteNice nesting of Haiku/Senryū, Hank.
ReplyDeleteI like your ending,
"the strong would remain triumphant"
I.e, 'tough but be strong and survive the ordeal.'
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Nice dip into our other selves. "Must give us pause"
ReplyDeleteyes it is all about strength...nice!
ReplyDeleteYes -remaining strong and mend
ReplyDeleteEspecially like the last one!
ReplyDeleteYour words seem to perfectly reflect the tone of the photo and the prompt.
ReplyDeleteWe must find that inner strength and hold on to it..
ReplyDeleteWe all must stay strong because giving in NEVER works! Nice, Hank!
ReplyDeleteNice
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