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Golden things promise
Impetuous beauty falls
In parsimony.
About the Creator
Jessica McGlaughlin
"The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing."
A piece of paper taped to a wall of an elementary school said this, it really resonated with me.
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Comments (3)
Such an elegant and compact haiku. You’ve captured the fleeting nature of beauty in just a few words, and it feels timeless.
I love the imagery here! I’ve never come across the word ‘parsimony’ before, I had to look it up.
Oooo, parsimony is a new word for me. Loved your take on this challenge!