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Starve

a haiku

By Mackenzie DavisPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
Starve
Photo by Hector O'Connor on Unsplash

Rainclouds jeer the wind

Slit-jewel eyes from a tree line.

Feel your breath—beat.

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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  • Sean A.3 months ago

    Those eyes, always watching. Well done!

  • Teresa Renton3 months ago

    Slit-jewel eyes from a tree line.—What a line! 😮 🤩

  • Lamar Wiggins3 months ago

    Nice! Especially loved the second line!

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