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Understudies

A Haiku

By D. J. ReddallPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
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Perhaps, we are just

The parent we liked the best

Played rather poorly

Haiku

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D. J. Reddall

I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.

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  • Dharrsheena Raja Segarran2 years ago

    Whoaaaa, that was so freaking deepA loved your Haiku!

  • B2 years ago

    Reflective, eloquent, and insightful. I love how you refer to us as 'understudies'. I think the metaphor captures the essence of what we are in a way that's concise, but not oversimplified.

  • Randy Baker2 years ago

    It's a tough role, with little chance to practice ahead of time. Nicely crafted haiku!

  • Andrea Corwin 2 years ago

    So insightful!! I loved it. 😍

  • E.K. Daniels2 years ago

    Love this. Thought-provoking, as your writing always is. And fabulous image too!

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