I cling so tightly
To this nothing I love
Holding desperately
To desire is human
I want to keep existing
– SR Romney
Archive for the ‘Tanka’ Tag
Clinging Tightly (National Poetry Writing Month 2026 #26) Leave a comment
Time Slips (National Poetry Writing Month 2026 #24) Leave a comment
My time slips away
Shifting and ethereal
Evading my grasp
Moments turn to memory
Cascading through my fingers
– SR Romney 2026
Broken Crown (National Poetry Writing Month 2026 #1) Leave a comment
Alas, the crown cracked
Scattering pieces around
Exposing weakness
As its reign comes to a close
I have to call the dentist
– SR Romney 2026
Respite (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #21) Leave a comment
Taking a deep breath
A long awaited respite
Something sorely missed
A simple walk with a friend
Just like the many before
– SR Romney 2025
Whisked Away (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #19) Leave a comment
Whisked away
Like morning egg yolks
Bright and full
Unique parts of me
Combine; a good day
– SR Romney 2025
Indecision (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #12) Leave a comment
This indecision
Has me ensnared in a vice
Heists my attention
I know the longer I wait
The harder to make a choice
– SR Romney
Courting Death (National Poetry Writing Month 2025 #2) Leave a comment
I am courting Death
With a bouquet of flowers
Vibrant and vivid
I'm not sure when we will meet
I hope he enjoys the gift
– SR Romney 2025
Kintsugi Leave a comment
Humans are porcelain
Fractured by hardship and strife
Just like kintsugi
Our flaws, cracks, scars, and damage
Make our true selves shine like gold
– SR Romney
Fried (National Poetry Writing Month 2024 #27) Leave a comment
A crispy fried egg
Cooking in a skull shaped pan
Ideas sizzling
Better keep an eye on it
Or else the brain will get burnt
SR Romney 2024
Skull Raid (National Poetry Writing Month 2021 #26) 1 comment
Oh no! A skull raid!
A pillage of my ideas
Thought has gone missing
Nothing left to do but sleep
New thoughts will be drawn from dreams
– Shaman Romney 2021
Shame on The Universe 