A Senryu and a Tanka for the Last Day
Thoughtless
As we choke on smoke
from faraway flames, you say,
I hope it won’t rain.
Squall
White flash, raucous crash!
Instant ear-splitting thunder.
My heart scares up, flushed
like a dog-hunted pheasant,
settles with the smell of rain.
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Yes !!!
Great attention to form.
Awesome summer!
Did not think I’d post one every single day, but I got hooked! Can’t wait for the next one! ✌️
Beautiful. I’ve so enjoyed reading your words this month Chelsea. Looking forward to reading more!
“Ear-splitting”
Indeed it was!
This one amazing like all your others. Love your style and learned from it as well.
Stay in touch! Thank you for your beyond thoughtful outreach to me and taking a step beyond to tell me your story. I appreciate you.
love “My heart scares up”
Fabulous, both of them. You did great work this month, Chelsie.
The image of the dog-pheasant is fantastic! Chelsie, you are a trooper. Such a fun month with you!
This is so wonderful – the ending is perfect!
I’ve enjoyed getting to read your work this month! Thoughtfully done and fresh images.