Benevolent, A Senryu

demanding my trust
grinning that sinister smile
I remain wary

“Benevolent” is today’s Word of the Day challenge. As I spent part of today reading the news, my trust in self-stated benevolence has evaporated.

The featured image is by Robert Zunikoff on Unsplash. 

Hope, Trust, and Pushing Through Limits

Your dreams are reachable
Your hopes? Attainable 

By pushing through our mind
And barriers unkind

These fake, empty notions
Defeat with trust, motion

When trust is damaged

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