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Envoi

a haiku

By R.C. TaylorPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Time Capsule Haiku Challenge
Envoi
Photo by Taylor Harper on Unsplash

With the jellyfish

is where they'll find my last words.

Lost— turned to sea foam.

nature poetrysad poetrysurreal poetry

About the Creator

R.C. Taylor

I write to invoke, to process, to honor, to resurrect, and—sometimes—to grieve but, above all, I write to be free.

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  • Oneg In The Arcticabout a year ago

    Such depth

  • Poppy 2 years ago

    So much meaning packed into so little words. Well done

  • Rob Angeli3 years ago

    Electrifying, feels like a jellyfish sting.

  • Mackenzie Davis3 years ago

    Stunning. Haikus are not my forte, but this is magical.

  • Recognition well-deserved! This is an excellent example of everything Haiku were meant to convey. Eternity in 17 syllables!

  • JBaz3 years ago

    Congratulations, well deserved

  • Lena Beana3 years ago

    Wow! This was spectacular! I felt it and saw it. Miss the ocean even more now. Beautiful!

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    So beautiful! Congratulations, again!! 🥰🥰

  • Caroline Craven3 years ago

    Well done! Beautiful!

  • Loryne Andawey3 years ago

    Such an elegant reminder of our transience. Congratulations in placing in this challenge. ❤'d and subscribed 🤗

  • Very beautiful 🤩 congratulations 🍾

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Fabulous!!! Congratulations!!!💖💖💕

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Wonderful piece. Congrats

  • I'm totally not surprised you placed in this challenge. Awesome poetry as always!!!

  • Congratulations Rachel...!!!

  • Dooney Potter3 years ago

    Beautiful. One of my favorites, honestly 😍

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