Composition
As a harsh wind tears
at the mountain's ancient stone,
the night falls silent;
even as words tear my heart,
the night becomes my refuge.
© Simon J Ashcroft, 2026
#tanka #poem #poetry #PoetryCommunity
Simon J Ashcroft
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