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The Withered Path

Under the Hollow Moon

By Tim CarmichaelPublished 3 months ago 1 min read
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Cold dew on grave moss

something moves where light once fell.

Crows refuse to cry.

Haiku

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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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  • Marilyn Glover3 months ago

    I think this haiku is an excellent entry in this challenge, Tim. It's a haunting of a beautiful kind, and I can't stop reading it.🌹

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