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The Sleepless House

A Haiku of Restless Stillness

By Tim CarmichaelPublished 3 months ago 1 min read

Curtains slowly sway,

Though no wind disturbs the room

The house dreams of me.

Haiku

About the Creator

Tim Carmichael

Tim is an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. He writes about rural life, family, and the places he grew up around. His poetry and essays have appeared in Bloodroot and Coal Dust, his latest book.

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  • Sandy Gillman3 months ago

    That’s such a hauntingly beautiful image, it feels like the house itself has a soul that still remembers you.

  • Tiffany Gordon3 months ago

    Brilliantly-crafted! Go Tim!

  • Sean A.3 months ago

    Love the haunting quality of the last line

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