Three Days Grace
Son, I have watched you
grow from bouncing baby boy
to once and future
King. This proud poppa’s heart hurts.
Fear not; I’ll see you soon.
Tell me, Father, why
hast Thou forsaken me? I’ve
done as you asked. Please
don’t leave me, Daddy. Even three
days without You is too long.
(A somonka is composed of two tankas, written in two different voices, that carries a central theme of love. It doesn’t have to be romantic love; it can be brotherly, platonic, parental, etc. A tanka poem is made up of five lines with a syllabic count of 5/7/5/7/7. This poem was inspired by the hours just before Jesus Christ’s crucifixion.)
I really like seeing all these different forms of poetry you are using.
Great piece. I love the structure, literally and figuratively, in how you set up the poem and the story. I enjoyed reading this one through a few times.
Beautifully crafted! It ignites faith and hope whatever circumstances we are in life. Thanks for sharing.