This not so new thing on everyone’s lips have led to unrest. The killing of George Floyd led to a diverse sunami of humanity taking to the streets. It looks and feels like a cohesive quilt. It feels like change.
not again –
this awakening
rests firmly
in the hands of time, will this last
or shatter like fragile glass
Pat R
6/08/20
A Tanka haibun for Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge where the prompt is “Break & Glass”
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thoughts and entanglements 
Love how you did the haibun. I haven’t seen one of those in a while. Awesome one at that.
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Hey, Ron. Thank you for the kind words. Good to hear from you!
Pat
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WOW, Pat–so good, and a perfect photo to complement your words (I think they’re “bleeding hearts”?). South of Seattle yet another name was added to the list of “George Floyd’s”… I’m finding I have to sleep more these days, wonder if this is common right now.
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Thank you Rhen. Yes, that is a bleeding heart from my garden.
This is all so distressing. I pray we will be favored with real change. Have a good day and write on!
Pat
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Yippee, I got the flower right–I’ll consider it a good day 🙂 I believe there will be real change “or else”–the “or else” is too scary to think about. Thank you so much for your comments, Pat–I’ve been writing like a machine…need to slow down 🙂 Take good care of YOU!
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I noticed that!! Very prolific!! Take advantage because at times it just goes. That’s when I start posting photos ( when my muse is on the blink, I mean😊)
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“Muse on the blink”–that’s hilarious!!! Thank you, Pat, for the much needed laugh–you’re wonderful!! 🙂 If you don’t write a poem quick, with that phrase–I’m going to!! 🙂
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Consider it a gift. I’ll leave this for you, lol!
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Alright-y then, I accept–thanks much, Pat!!
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😊 my pleasure.
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🙂 🙂
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I need to sleep more, too. It’s unsettling, but I am hopeful
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Hope is GOOD, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Nothing wrong with some extra sleep, right? 🙂 ❤
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No, it’s a good time to be kind to ourselves.
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Indeed, self-care–and prayer–are essential. Blessings to you ❤
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Thank you. I extend the same to you
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Thank you much 🙂
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Agreed! 😊
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Excellent piece, Pat!
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Thank you Eugenia.
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My pleasure!
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Beautiful post. I hope this doesn’t “shatter.”
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Thank you Michelle, me too.
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Time alone will tell. I have my suspicions though.
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