The spirit lingers
The oceans breathe, tides rush in
Waves swallow this flesh
Linking with RonovanWrites
The oceans breathe, tides rush in
Waves swallow this flesh
Linking with RonovanWrites
Tyre-Deep
Each monsoon exposes the failures we normalize—flooded streets, choking drains, and a city forced to endure the same cycle. Come rains, and ...
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The 12 inch heel, the confident gait, The measured steps, the sudden halt, The blush on cheeks, the smoldering eyes, The hands on h...
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It was her umpteenth shift in that cramped bus on a Monday morning. She had hoped to avoid the digging arms and elbows. But to no avail. ...
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“ Chubby cheeks, dimple chin, Rosy lips, teeth within, Curly hair, very fair, Eyes are blue, lovely too. Daddy’s pet, is that you? ” ...
Can hear the ocean surf in your lovely haiku!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
Thank you Carol.
DeleteEffective flow of lines, and I like the rhythms of the word choices.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Liz.
DeleteLovely Haiku!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteEthereal and dreamy
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Annette
DeleteSuch imagery. breathing in and ingesting flesh. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Edwina
DeleteHello Ruby! Your haiku is beautiful and haunting. I get an image of a person drowning. I love the second line, 'The oceans breathe, tides rush in'. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Vashti for such kind words.
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