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Measured

a haiku

By Mackenzie DavisPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
Measured
Photo by Enjon Chakraborty on Unsplash

An unmet grin stales —

Marsh flame in the dark. He turns.

Heels, toes, count the steps.

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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  • Nangyal khan2 months ago

    Loved your story! I just shared one too — would be amazing if you gave it a read and shared your thoughts!

  • Pamela Williams2 months ago

    An unmet grin stales - I can see it, and it's unsettling. Then, counting the steps is unsettling.

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