Thread
Each word, each action,
leads only to destruction
of deepest desires;
the Fates spin, and laugh
at the hubris of our hopes.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2026
#tanka #poem #poetry #PoetryCommunity
Simon J Ashcroft
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2026-07-03 19:52:38 UTC
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