The Elder
Submission for high-ku challenge
The white-haired elder
She leads a silent vigil
Over our brief lives
About the Creator
Daniel Bradbury
Big fan of long walks in the woods, rye Manhattans, Spanish literature, jazz, and vinyl records.
Lover of all things creepy and crawly.
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Comments (4)
Wow! 😮 Such a story told with so few words! Congrats!
Congratulations on your win. So much said in 3 lines. Hearted and subscribed
Lovely haiku. Congratulations and well done on winning a prize
Congratulations!! beautiful haiku!