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By Kristen BalyeatPublished about a year ago 1 min read
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i envied the clouds

from my cage—i only thought

the door was secured

HaikuMental Health

About the Creator

Kristen Balyeat

Words fly to me on the wind, bump into me as I'm strolling the city, splash me in the face while I rest by the river, and shake me awake in the middle of the night—I’m humbly one of the vessels they use to come to life.

Also, i love you:)

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  • Jay Kantorabout a year ago

    I recall your bestie is a hawk soaring over you ~

  • Cathy holmesabout a year ago

    oh wow. I like this. Very creative, and so so true.

  • JBazabout a year ago

    Ahh, I like what you did there. How we accept a closed door (in our lives) without even trying to see if it opens. Nice

  • Daphsamabout a year ago

    wow, this is very powerful.

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    My goodness, you are on fire this morning!

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