once more
evil laughter
haunts me in waking hours
I sleep
with plans
celebrations
just need to be perfect
I swear
I feel
tightening grips
on my busy lone wrists
mask drops
Tanka Tuesday Weekly Poetry Challenge
Chosen Poetry form is Aquarian
Invented by A. Maris Mazz
Each stanza has lines of 2/4/6/2 syllables
Any number of stanzas permitted.
Unrhymed. (Multiple of 4 lines)

Well done, Reena. You’ve created a journey.
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Thank you, Gwen!
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This is wonderful, Reena. I love it!
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Thanks a ton, Colleen!
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You’re welcome. 🧡
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Reena don’t forget you get to select the poetry form for the 11/8 challenge. 💜
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Sure! Will email you.
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Thanks so much. 💜
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Brilliantly written, Reena!
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Thank you so much!
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Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Moving and deeply meaningful Reena! 🙏
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Thank you, Ami!
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You are most welcome Reena! 😊
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Nicely written Reena
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Thank you so much, Sadje!
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Always a pleasure
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