Mountain Haiku

Vain Ambitions

By Lea Waske Published 3 years ago • 1 min read

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Lofty, craggy peaks

In vain you reach for heaven

Rubble is your fate.

nature poetry

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Lea Waske

Although no longer a Vocal + member, every now and then, I can't resist responding to a Challenge and take time out from my other writing projects just for fun.

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Vain Ambitions

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