Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge

#TankaTuesday Weekly #Poetry Challenge No. 243, #SynonymsOnly

Family & Peace

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The
silence
in the house
the tribe has fled
blood-soaked through floorboards
evil in the quiet space
they whispered of love that fled
of laughter that has turned to dust
their lives were taken while harmony slept
rest in the quiet hush of his Holy Hand…

© Anita Dawes 2021

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  1. Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. Avatar
    Smorgasbord – Variety is the Spice of Life.

    Wow that was the other side of the coin.. brilliant Anita…♥

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      Books & Bonsai

      Thank you so much, Sally!

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  3. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    So dark and sad, my friend. Beautifully written.

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      Books & Bonsai

      Anita sends her thanks, Diana… as do I…

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    Colleen M. Chesebro

    How lovely, Anita. I’m glad to see you again. Huge hugs. <3

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      Books & Bonsai

      Glad to be back, Colleen… 💕

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    harmonykentonline

    Beautiful 🙂

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      Books & Bonsai

      Thank you, Harmony… 💕

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