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By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished about 15 hours ago 1 min read
Haiku
Photo by younes rahimi on Unsplash

he’s going through rough

Trauma as the boat’s hole fill

With water so deep.

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About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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  1. Heartfelt and relatable

    The story invoked strong personal emotions

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  • Aarsh Malikabout 10 hours ago

    It’s haunting how the literal and emotional flood intertwine.

  • Love it

  • I feel like that with Vocal Sis, excellent words

  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarranabout 13 hours ago

    Oh no, I hope he can keep his head above water. Loved your Haiku!

  • Lightning Bolt ⚡about 15 hours ago

    Trauma like waves.... Very cool, Melissa. ⚡️💙⚡️

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