Sunday, February 27, 2022

2960


 

 kings and queens parade -

masqueraders wear also

the pandemic mask 

© gillena cox 2022



[Image from the internet]
Fans were treated to the first official Carnival events since the Covid 19 pandemic started, here in T&T at safe zones in San Fernando and Port of Spain this year


REVISIT 



 Sunday LXVI of the series '100 ways to haiku a mask 
Tell me about your Sunday email me OR post a COMMENT 

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Forever i will sing the goodness of the Lord

[Psalm 89] 

What's there to smile about today? Thank God for the grace of poetry 

SUNDAY SMILES




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BLOG HOPPING TODAY WITH

tears roll down cheeks

smudged silence sob

from many humans

singed again by war where words 

could've been better spoken

© gillena cox 2022


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ENJOY THE MUSIC: Sting - Russians (Instrumental Cover)


19 comments:

Carrie Burtt said...

Yes there are many tears falling all over the world. Thank you for joining us at the 200th Muse Gillena!

C. Sandlin said...

Powerful poems, Gillena. Masks themselves will feel different for a long time. And the idea of "smudged silence sob" catches in my throat.

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Carrie

Much💚love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Chrissa

Much💚love

Helen said...

So tragic, sad that people are going to suffer because of a man’s ego … well done, Gillena.

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Helen

Much💚love

Sherry Blue Sky said...

Yes, words would have been far better than bombs. Well said, Gillena.

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Sherry

Much💚love

JadeLi said...

Gillena, there is nothing more to be said about then matter than what is in your poem. I also think your musical selection is perfect.

qbit said...

Exactly.

Truedessa said...

Too many tears, I know I have shed a few this week.

indybev said...

Tears are falling for the Ukraine, and prayers are for peace.

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Jade

Much💚love

Gillena Cox said...

Happy you dropped by qbit

Much💚love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Truedessa

Much💚love

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Bev

Much💚love

DVArtist said...

Love this post. Very sensitive and beautiful. Have a nice day.

Gillena Cox said...

Thanks for your appreciation Nicole

Much💚love

. said...

This poem touched me. Singed.....