morning news the rising shriek of the kettle Published by Patricia McKernon Runkle Patricia McKernon Runkle's writing explores loss, healing, and the unexpected. Her most recent book is To the You Who Used to Be: Poems on Dementia and Wholeness (Shanti Arts Publishing, 2024). View all posts by Patricia McKernon Runkle
great haiku!
Well said, evoked a “sad laugh”
Well done Patricia.
afternoon waves
as the falling sun
shadows the sand ?
Wonderful, true, sad & funny. Nicely done!!
Pat! This is so powerful and beautiful–just like all your poetry.
This poem with absolute pitch describes the dread that permeates our time.
Clever and so moving.
Patricia, strong ku!