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First Thaw

When Ice Begins to Listen

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished 7 days ago β€’ 1 min read

Tiny light, immense enough to warm.

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Melted ice shatters

Water shimmers with sunlight

The lake starts to wake.

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Original haiku by Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin AI tags are coincidental.

And Mikeydred's January Challenge

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About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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  • Imola TΓ³th6 days ago

    I love the moment you describe, when the lake is still a bit frozen but melting and it's like a strange place between worlds. You captured it beautifully.

  • Lovely take on the challenge

  • This was so beautifully written! Loved it!

  • Lana V Lynx7 days ago

    Great haiku, Michelle!

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