The Prisoner - Tanka Poem by Rose Marie Juan-austin

The Prisoner - Tanka

Rating: 5.0


She imprisoned him
At the core of her being
In her heart and mind
Yet she is devoid of joy
Without life and without light.

Copyright 2023, Rose Marie Juan-Austin, All Rights Reserved

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nosheen Irfan 02 February 2023

A succinct gem of a piece. A forced love cannot bring happiness. A fact that is quite common in the world. Often relationships are troubled.

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Richard Wlodarski 02 February 2023

To imprison, or be imprisoned, is an injustice to both parties. The awareness, if acted upon, leads to freedom. And freedom...leads to joy.

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Richard Wlodarski 02 February 2023

2) Very sad, but greatly insightful piece of poetic writing.

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M. Asim Nehal 02 February 2023

Perfect. Terse peom.

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Evelyn Judy Buehler 03 February 2023

All creatures were meant to be free. Stirring, powerful and brilliantly written.

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Meaningful Tanka.Imprusonment makes one unhappy though it is in a cage made of gold

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Bri Edwards 20 February 2023

It sounds like my wife! : )))))))))))))))))))))

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Kesav Venkat Easwaran 13 February 2023

The ending phrase reminds once again how the heart remains. Well wrtten piece

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Rebecca Navarre 09 February 2023

Such love/sorrow only hurting both of them... When love should be free, compassionate and kind...

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Rebecca Navarre 09 February 2023

An ever so heart moving poem that's ever so sad! .. Brilliantly expressed! .. Definite Definite 10 Stars! ..++++++++++++++++++++++

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Rose Marie Juan-austin

Rose Marie Juan-austin

Laoag City, Philippines
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