Farewell.
Tanka. Haiku.
By AJ O’Brien.
Soft raindrops gather
creating sad reflections
upon her small face.
Lost, empty eyes reaching out
needing someone to embrace.
They held hands and wept,
while upon a distant hill
played the lone piper.
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Incarcerated shadows 
Technically a grown woman; I felt like a little girl when my parents died, tragically and each of them far too young. I’ve often wondered if others felt the same. Lovely poem.
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Thank you very much.
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Beautifully written 🌸😊
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Thank you so much.
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This is beautiful yet it is sad.
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You are too kind.
And your comments are much appreciated.
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Many Thanks Nathalie.
Much appreciated. 😊
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Those last 2 lines…💜
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Thank you so much.
Appreciated.
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Really enjoyed this, so full of depth and emotion.
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Thank you very much Michele.
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Sad and beautiful.
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Thank you so much.
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I like your post 😊.
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Many Thanks Cathy. 😎
I always appreciate your inspiring comments.
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As I do yours… 😊
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We all need “someone to embrace”, most especially in times of sorrow. Simple, beautiful, evocative. Well done, Alan. 👏
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Lovely and sad. A magnificent poem worthy to see the light (or dark?) in your new blog home. ❤
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Thank you so much dear Rose. 💖
You really are very kind. 😊
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This poem is both sad and beautiful at the same time. You do have a gift with words!
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Thank you very much Ann.
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Alan, your poem is quite lovely and sentimental, capturing a somber occasion. Beautifully done. ~ Mia
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You’re very kind Mia. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, Alan.
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So poignant, HL
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Thank you so much Rita. 💕
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I remember this somber and beautiful poem and am glad it has resurfaced.
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Thank you Donavan.
For a dead guy, you say the
nicest things. 😃
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A moving poem… well written, Alan.
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Many Thanks Iris.
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A sensitive portrayal of one child’s loss, reflective of so many. Beautiful, Alan.
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Thank you so much Anna.
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Beautifully written 😄
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Thank you very much.
I will visit your site shortly.
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