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Match

Striking a match

By Joe PattersonPublished 9 days ago Updated 9 days ago 1 min read
Match
Photo by Lucas Santos on Unsplash

Look at that red patch.

A pack of heat by the batch.

Warm up. Light a match.

nature poetry

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Joe Patterson

Hi I'm Joe Patterson. I am a writer at heart who is a big geek for film, music, and literature, which have all inspired me to be a writer. I rap, write stories both short and long, and I'm also aspiring to be an author and a filmmaker.

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  • Dana Crandell8 days ago

    A very clever haiku, Joe!

  • The Dani Writer8 days ago

    I happen to like haiku that rhyme. Gives them more kick!

  • Imola Tóth8 days ago

    We used to play with matches in the winter with my sister when we were kids. I didn't remember this for ages, until now. Thanks for bringing back the memories with your haiku!

  • Love that this haiku rhymes! Great one, Joe. :)

  • Oh, this is very cool! :D

  • Tiffany Gordon9 days ago

    Fab work Joe! Happy New Year! 🥳

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