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A Blessed Reprieve

A Haiku

By D. J. ReddallPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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What a precious gift

To read and write for pleasure

With nothing to grade

Haiku

About the Creator

D. J. Reddall

I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.

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  • Marie381Uk about a year ago

    Beautiful

  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    It is an amazing gift. Love this haiku.

  • D.K. Shepardabout a year ago

    A precious gift indeed!!

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Ah. As a teacher, I can see how you are enjoying this break.

  • Sean A.about a year ago

    A Christmas break miracle!

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Ah, the bliss of reading and writing just for fun, no deadlines, no grading—just pure joy! It’s like a mini vacation for the mind. Enjoy the reprieve! ;)

  • Paul Stewartabout a year ago

    The ultimate. I feel for people such as yourself who as part of their careers have to also grade and mark things. Love this, DJ!

  • Daphsamabout a year ago

    A blessing indeed! Beautiful

  • Beth Sarahabout a year ago

    Beautiful ✨

  • Sure is a blessing. Loved your Haiku!

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