a still young heart

Carpe Diem Theme Week (6) 4 Tanka Splendor


how fortunate
are withered flowers
in old age
not to feel the pain
of a still-young heart

© Jane Reichhold


spring planting joy
farmer dreams of harvest
fill depleated stores
across abandoned fields
his gaping grave awaits

©  petra domina

Thanks to Chèvrefeuille for daily prompts on 

CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI


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    1. All our plans and dreams end at some point. janice xx

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    1. It just feels like that after watching our parents and their siblings pass from life. And why stop dreaming and planning? Keeps one alive till the end.

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