41 thoughts on “#TankaTuesday #Poetry”

1. Oooh. You went dark with this one, Balroop. Terrifying imagery. I love it when you surprise me.

   1. I wanted to change gears, lusting for something different! 😊 Thank you dear Diana, love your visit.

      1. You’re always successful when you stretch. A delight to read.

      2. Thank you so much 🤗

2. This has a feel of deep desperation and hopelessness. Great job, Balroop.

   1. Thank you Jan, I am glad that the emotions are reaching the reader.

3. Balroop, this is terrifying! My gosh, good job!

   1. I am delighted to hear your encouraging thoughts. Thank you Luanne. 🤗

      1. You are welcome!

4. Excellent poem, Balroop. It feels like someone pleading for a better life.

   1. Well discerned observation, Vera. Thank you for sharing it.

5. Wow, this is terrifying, Balroop! Well written, my friend.

   1. Thank you Lauren. 🤗

6. “The day fears gathered in hordes”–what a start, and it only got better!

   1. Thank you Jacqui, I am glad to hear that.

7. OMG< I loved these! The fear and darkness really captured my imagination. I felt I could be 'her' in the attic.

   1. Oh no! I am sorry if this triggered some unpleasant memories Lisa. I was just trying to step out of my comfort zone.

      1. No not at all, Balroop. Just ‘feeling’ familiar but not traumatic or anything.

      2. Nice to hear that! 🥰

8. This was chilling, Balroop! Well done.

   1. Thank you Denise. 🤗

9. Petrified is a word that comes to my mind after reading this. Brilliantly written!

   1. Thank you arv.😊

      1. You are welcome

10. Balroop, sometimes all you can do is feel the full force of it with a knowledge that in time it will subside. Scary place she finds herself in and my heart goes out to her.

    1. So true! Thanks for sharing your thoughts Lisa.

       1. You’re very welcome.

11. Oh my, Balroop, powerful and frightening.

    1. I am delighted to hear that Robbie. Just trying something different! 😊

12. Deep and powerful Balroop ❤️

    1. Thank you so much! 😊

13. Wow, Balroop, this is an amazing use of the prompt. You’ve created a story in just a few words and terrified us in the process. Masterful! 🎉🎊🎉

    1. Thank you Gwen, I appreciate your kind words. 🤗

14. Dark and profound poem and quite eerie too Balroop. Delightful read.

    1. Thanks Kamal.

       1. Welcome Balroop ❤️

15. Chilling way you made me feel for her. I hope she is ok. Thanks for this loveliness, Balroop. Blessings.

    1. Thank you Selma, she is just an imaginary figure! 😀

16. Powerful. I love your take on the challenge.

    1. Thank you Smitha.🤗

       1. Reading it was my pleasure💕

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