Softly a Tear
A Renhai by Gillena Cox (gc) & Vaughn Seward (vs)
a flower unfurls
yesterday's bud now blossomed —
the roosters' silence /gc
Japan's pain echoes throughout — /gc
the flag hoisted to haft-mast /vs
the sound of crickets —
opening her letter once more,
her words bring tears /vs
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