Mechanical
There is no pathway
through the night, nor guiding hand
to show the way home;
the universe does not care,
nor does it offer comfort.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2026
#tanka #poem #poetry #PoetryCommunity
Simon J Ashcroft
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2026-10-04 22:02:01 UTC
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