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a haiku

By Mackenzie DavisPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Haunted Echoes Challenge
loom
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A door unspools black

One bough brands the groping moon.

Nimble fingers…pluck.

Haiku

About the Creator

Mackenzie Davis

“When you are describing a shape, or sound, or tint, don’t state the matter plainly, but put it in a hint. And learn to look at all things with a sort of mental squint.” Lewis Carroll

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  • Test2 months ago

    This was so eery Mackenzie!! Congrats on placing runner-up in the haunted echoes challenge!

  • Marilyn Glover2 months ago

    I love the creepy effect of this haiku, Mackenzie. Congratulations on your win!👏

  • Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

  • Dana Crandell2 months ago

    Great job Mackenzie! Congratulations on runner up!

  • Sean A.2 months ago

    Congratulations!

  • Catsidhe3 months ago

    Disconcerting and mysterious. Lovely.

  • L.I.E3 months ago

    Spooky! Love it!

  • such an eerie tapping

  • Paul Stewart3 months ago

    Clever clogs, pishposh. Making a mockery of my mockery. lol. My most recent entry is ... lol. All that to say, well done, lassie!

  • Sandy Gillman3 months ago

    Ooh, this one sent a shiver down my spine, so eerie!

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