Blessed Future

peace beckons
screen lines almost flat
the deathbed

infant smiles
in her mother’s arms
hope abounds

travel, child
cross lines of control
breathe easy

baby squeals
with delight; invites
attention

grandma smiles
a hand raised to bless
falls lifeless


Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 10 – Senryu Series

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