every drop hits
like the punishment
i give myself
a daily deluge
of the extreme
harsh feels
precise pounding
drummed over
and over in my head
just like rain
the erosion
inevitable
the soul capsizes
the determination
wanes
the downpour
doesn’t stop
but living does
Oh, profound, Susi! Bravo!
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❤ Thanks so much, Eugenia!
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My pleasure!
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Excellent metaphor. LIke how you convey the images through haikus.
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Thanks, Pat! I do enjoy being able to tie the image and the words together.
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I know those unexpected and intense showers all to well myself. Beautifully poignant.
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Thank you, Rick!
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Profound!
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I appreciate that, Sadje! ❤
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A pleasure
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intense
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Yes
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