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sky-ku

By Kristen BalyeatPublished about a year ago Updated about a year ago 1 min read
photo by yours truly | Mt. Rainier

resilient and strong

shouldering the crags—hidden—

now to catch my breath

HaikuMental Healthnature poetry

About the Creator

Kristen Balyeat

Words fly to me on the wind, bump into me as I'm strolling the city, splash me in the face while I rest by the river, and shake me awake in the middle of the night—I’m humbly one of the vessels they use to come to life.

Also, i love you:)

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  • L.I.Eabout a year ago

    Wow powerful.

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    What a gorgeous photo and haiku! You're making me miss the West Coast!

  • Deasun T. Smythabout a year ago

    This is wonderful! Well done 👍.

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    Deeep breath. Beautiful words and pic.

  • Hannah Mooreabout a year ago

    I wanna hike!

  • Heather Hublerabout a year ago

    Gorgeous!! Made me want to breathe deeply :)

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