the black tear in it
before the white dress before
I knew the bride
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This poem was written in response to Carpe Diem #1229 Yin & Yang, another great prompt from Chèvrefeuille at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai. All of the poems in the link-up can be read here. And, to finish, here’s the Ronettes –
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I love how you turned a thought topsy-turvy … and made it bittersweet. Dark, even. Paired with the Ronettes? Especially so.
Wow.
I don’t think I’ve had the Ronettes on here before – shocking! 😛
Thanks, Jen. I thought the topsy turvy-ing made it feel a bit more yin yang-y, y’know 🙂
yingy yangy — lol!