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Water

“You must be shapeless, formless, like water.” Bruce Lee

By Geoffrey Philp Published 3 years ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Quadru-haiku Challenge
Geoffrey × DALL·E Human & AI

A moss-backed boulder

blocks a stream where water learns

the shape of its hurt.

nature poetry

About the Creator

Geoffrey Philp

I'm a Jamaican writer. I write poems, stories & essays about climate change, Marcus Garvey, Bob Marley, haiku & haibun. I've published a graphic novel for children, "My Name is Marcus." For more info, visit: https://www.geoffreyphilp.com/

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  • Loryne Andawey3 years ago

    This one ached in a beautiful way. Well done! Take my love and subscription and go!

  • Allie Bickerton3 years ago

    This is gorgeous and so respectful of the old Haiku rules. Congratulations on your win!!

  • Jeffrey Sparks3 years ago

    Great poem!

  • E.K. Daniels3 years ago

    Gorgeous imagery. Congrats on the win!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    congrats

  • Nice.

  • Very moving. Congratulations on your win which was well-deserved

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