I thought this was a great tanka... Such emotion expressed here. But keep your chin up. We all go through depressing times. It's unfortunately the way of life. But don't worry or fret. You have people that love you very much. And they always will. At times it's hard to see it but they are always looking out for you and want the very best. All in all a great write. :)

The depth and breath of this Tanka is depression and tears. Pain beyond what the mind wants to deal with.
Light is just beyond the horizon, don't let the darkness hold you..I've been there and it's a cold lonely place.
God Bless

Oh hun I am so sorry that you are feeling like this. Your poem is raw and so much is said in such a short poem.

I do hope that you feel better and that writing this poem was a release for you.
x

Meme, This tanka stole my heart, I felt it shatter with those words, what honesty and pain you portrayed in those few lines...
time heals you just have to be strong and remember those around you care.

Love always
xxx

Its true i loved tanka and u know specially i love sad writing. i always love u poems becuz these are all written the style the language so easy to understand. maybe its becoz i know and understand the feelings.... its good. poem...

nuthing can be worst for u... live happy. good work.. i can see the emotions in the poem...

Awl of us live in a constant fear of loosin ppl or d lil happiness we hav in lyf...

luv sad poems, n dis one also so well crafted...

keep it up...:)

Sensitivity can sometimes be a disease, well-said, Meme. And you have justified that for the sake of never losing the people you love. One could justify that for different reasons.

Beautiful Tanka.. and I hope you're alright now? ;)

Such pain and agony painted in a tanka form. Quiet relatable to all. Beautifully crafted, gloomy poem. I hope pouring your emotions out, helped in relieving you. Keep a strong spirit, just know we care and will be their for you in all times. Take care and try and be happy. With love, ;-).