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The Raven Princess

Dying Swan haiku for challenge of the elements, a Princess Tutu tribute

By Melissa IngoldsbyPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
blueberryhope, The Dying Swan, Princess Tutu. Rue/Princess Kraehe

air soaks through your light,

Drenched, like deadly flood, love drought

Relief, dance like flames

surreal poetrysad poetry

About the Creator

Melissa Ingoldsby

My work:

Patheos,

The Job, The Space Between Us, Green,

The Unlikely Bounty, Straight Love, The Heart Factory, The Half Paper Moon, I am Bexley and Atonement by JMS Books

Silent Bites by Eukalypto

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  • Dana Stewart3 years ago

    This is superb. It reconciles the emotional evolution beautifully.

  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    Beautiful :) This felt like a whole story in just a few words. Loved it!

  • Love this sis

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Beautiful piece. Love the image of dance like flames. Really well done.

  • Whoaaa this was so deep! Very beautifully written!

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