Ghost Town – Tanka

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Ghost Town

A gritty wind blows
between derelict buildings
Long forgotten homes
of the disenfranchised souls
who lived there singing the blues

 
Christine Bolton - Poetry for Healing ©

Frank Tassone is hosting D'Verse Poets tonight
and has prompted us with a five line Japanese
Poetic form.  I have chosen a Tanka.

Word Prompts
Forgotten - Word of the Day
The Blues - RDP

Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

25 thoughts on “Ghost Town – Tanka”

  6. I felt a chill when I read your tanka, Christine, which reminded me just how lucky I am. A haunting thought, those ‘disenfranchised souls who lived there singing the blues’.

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    1. Thank you so much Kim. I had the words Gritty wind in my head for days just looking for its outlet!

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  7. Your words are perfect accompaniment for the photo. May I ask the source of the photograph? It speaks volumes.

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