witness
a slice of soul
craving for a dark shroud
to bury an unfulfilled wish
it fails
to see inadequacy of
tattered human fabric
stark nakedness
mocks grace
Starkness
witness
a slice of soul
craving for a dark shroud
to bury an unfulfilled wish
it fails
to see inadequacy of
tattered human fabric
stark nakedness
mocks grace
Creative Experiments and More 
Poignant theme of longing, vulnerability, and the struggle with unfulfilled desires.
Beautifully expressed, Reena. The more I read your writing, the more I admire you.
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I bow with respect. 🙇♀️
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Heartfelt blessings. Best wishes for 2026, dear.
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❤️❤️
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very beautiful Reena! Raw, vulnerable, bravo!
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Thank you, Carol!
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Wow…you’ve powerfully captured the pain/suffering of poverty. 💙
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Thank you, Gwen! Let’s pray for everybody’s upliftment in this positive season 🙏
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A very poignant poem Reena
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Thank you so much, Sadje!
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Wonderful take on the prompt, Reena.
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Thank you so much, Eugi!
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You’re welcome, Reena!
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😀
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You have captured this beautifully 💜💜💜
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Thank you so much, Willow!
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💜💜💜
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