Editor’s note: The following haiku and senryu are the very first pieces to be showcased here on The Short of It. I’m thrilled with the response so far and hope to publish these exclusive pieces frequently! For those interested, please keep them coming! And please do share the submission guidelines with individuals who you know enjoy writing micro-poetry or very concise stories and wish for some recognition of their work! Thanks!
Love’s Carousel
’Pon Love’s carousel
Life’s tragic symphonies played
Many broken hearts
As Wild Horses Run
As wild horses run
The blithe spirit in his soul
Sets him ever free
Darkness
Searching for release
Unhinged in dreams’ dark madness
Finding no escape
Scars
Mem’ries bloodstained weep
Love’s lingering presence felt
Heartache’s scars unhealed
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Goff James is a grumpy eccentric who, in the darkness of night, plays with words and tries to write poetry. His work displays an interest in that which can be seen and unseen, that which is heard and unheard and all those things that go unnoticed in between.

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Very nicely done!
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Agreed! 🙂
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Hi, Susi. Many thanks for publishing my work. I am truly honoured that they are the very first pieces you published. I love the supporting image. I am touched and humbled by friends’ comments. Have a wonderful day. Goff
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Happy to do it, Goff! I’m glad you decided to contribute the pieces to showcase here. I’m thrilled they have received the recognition they deserved. Have a wonderful week!
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Many Thanks. Hope to co-operate again soon in the future. Wishing you great success with ‘The Short of It’. You have a wonderful week too.
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You’re very welcome, Goff!! Absolutely, I will hold you to that. 🙂 Thank you for your support!
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My great pleasure.
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Reblogged this on Art, Photography and Poetry.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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These senryū are excellent.
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Glad you enjoyed them, Ken!
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I love his work! Thank you for showcasing, Goff, Susi.
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I was so happy that he submitted his work as I also enjoy his thoughts! 😊
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I enjoy Goff’s work. His writings are beautiful. And the quotes he posts are awesome.
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Agreed! 😊
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