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haiku | falling leaves challenge

By Kristen BalyeatPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
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curled edges lay wait,

teasing out joy—we play—shared

reciprocity

Haikunature poetryGratitude

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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  • Grz Colm4 months ago

    We play - shared - I like that a lot, as I was just saying to someone else, Rachel I think, it’s all connected! ☺️

  • Shared reciprocity, that was so clever! Loved your Haiku!

  • Heather Hubler4 months ago

    Lovely :) Every word.

  • Dana Crandell4 months ago

    teasing out joy. Yes!

  • Lamar Wiggins4 months ago

    Awesome!!! It shows the usefulness we find in them after they have fallen.

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