Journey of Words

on my shadow

Christopher Perry

humourless laggard
drab silent doppelgänger 
darkens each doorstep

~

n.b. Prompted by NaPoWrIMo 2022 Day Eight prompt, this senryū describes my alter-ego,

I hope that I have this the right way round.

CLP 08/04/2022

4 responses

  1. harmonykentonline Avatar
    harmonykentonline

    I love this! Well done, Chris 💕🙂

    1. Christopher Perry Avatar
      Christopher Perry

      Thank you. Less is more

  2. Xan Avatar
    Xan

    Chilling. You conjure a powerful and specific image in so few words. tour de force.

    1. Christopher Perry Avatar
      Christopher Perry

      Thank you, Alexandra