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Desolation of Smog

Be Careful What You Inhale

By Paul StewartPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
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The air we breathe can

Keep us alive and healthy

Unless polluted

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Paul Stewart

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  • Colt Henderson3 years ago

    Unfortunately this is the world we live in now. Loved it.

  • Unless polluted! That was poweful and also the bitter truth!

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Very well done - and an important thing to think about. Great haiku, Paul! ❤️❤️

  • This is great! Enjoyed this immensely!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    So true. Very well done.

  • Great title and words and loved the image

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    Just like Kelli, I loved the title and it sucked me in! I loved what you did with this and the last line punch was really well done. Great work!

  • Love this. The title, 😘

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