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Buoy, Uninterrupted

A haiku inspired by a small round red buoy on Hollingworth Lake, Greater Manchester.

By Caroline JanePublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Photograph by Author taken at Hollingworth Lake.

Amaranthine Buoy,

apricity soaks. Long... gold...

kisses of winter.

***

nature poetry

About the Creator

Caroline Jane

CJ lost the plot a long time ago. Now, she writes to explore where all paths lead, collecting crumbs of perspective as her pen travels. One day, she may have enough for a cake, which will, no doubt, be fruity.

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Nice work

Very well written. Keep up the good work!

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  • Rowan Finley 2 years ago

    Such a peaceful scene, thank you! ☺️

  • Teresa Renton2 years ago

    I love this, and the new word!

  • I also had to look up both words lol which I’m really glad I did. Great Haiku!!!

  • Tiffany Gordon2 years ago

    gorgeous work Caroline!!! BRAVO! 👏🏾👏🏾

  • Babs Iverson2 years ago

    Sweet!!! Loved it!!!💕❤️❤️

  • Lovely words

  • Apricity always seemed like a pretty name for a girl. Lol. Loved your Haiku!

  • Joe Patterson2 years ago

    Love the play on the title.

  • Hannah Moore2 years ago

    Second time I've come across apricity today. Sadly on the page, rather than the flesh.

  • Cathy holmes2 years ago

    Oh my. This is beautiful. Very well done.

  • Test2 years ago

    So sensual and beauifully done. Shivers over here x 🤍

  • Kendall Defoe 2 years ago

    Title brought me in; apricity kept me here... A very sweet moment in three lines...

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