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Up on the Peak of Vesuvius

A Haiku

By EJ FergusonPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

There is only wind.

Quiet. Sleeping crater yawns.

On white shoes, ashes.

nature poetry

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EJ Ferguson

EJ Ferguson is a UK-based writer and occasional poet. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from University of South Wales, and is perpetually working on a debut novel. She is often found buried beneath soft blankets and two enormous cats.

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  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Felt the stillness of this Haiku. Well done!💙

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