Even the river bleeds
fiery frigid essence
Earth’s watery voice.
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It is the river
that calls, waters
flowing through my veins
and I, the banks
steadfast and holding
the razor sharp edges
like liquid steel
erode my earthen postures
challenging…
blessedly challenging…
the hardened places.
(Water: Haiku and Free Verse first appeared here in June of 2018. It is has been edited for this version. Image my own.)
love this VJ! Well done! ❤
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Beautiful metaphor here
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Oh my! This is a powerful one. 💪🏻 The first line captivated me, so much so, I didn’t want to leave.
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Thanks Birthday girl!
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😊💐
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The whole poem turns on “blessedly challenging…” I love it!
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Thanks Liz. I changed that from the original – desperately in need of a turning point.
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