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Pocket Fire

A haiku about a hand warmer saving frozen finger

By Tim CarmichaelPublished 2 days ago 1 min read
Photo credit: Gear Junkie

Small packet of heat,

shaken alive on the trail,

frozen fingers smile.

Haiku

About the Creator

Tim Carmichael

Tim is an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. He writes about rural life, family, and the places he grew up around. His poetry and essays have appeared in Bloodroot and Coal Dust, his latest book.

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  • Sandy Gillmana day ago

    I've never use on of those before. I'll have to try it some time! Great poem :-)

  • K.B. Silver 2 days ago

    Those things are lifesavers. Nicely done. 👏👏

  • Sam Spinelli2 days ago

    Odd as it is to say I actually miss that feeling. Winter camping and hiking used to be my jam.

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