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Beautiful

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I want to write about something beautiful

Like the leaves of a tree glowing from the sun's reflection

Or the feeling of a warm breeze on your cheeks

But I think the best poets

Live in the dark

 

Is it true?

🌷(7) 

◄ Narcissism

a winter haiku ►

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<Deleted User> (33000)

Fri 21st Jan 2022 15:10

Hi Lauren. The last two lines bring Emily Dickinson to mind.

Enjoyed this, thank you!

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