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Poetry

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bif

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Thu Apr 24, 2025, 10:44 PM Apr 24

I just started writing haikus [View all]

I've never been a big fan of poetry in general. But this format fascinates me. Here's one of the first ones I've attempted:

Dawn
Clouds part for the sun
A stillness settles my soul
Chirping birds report

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Earth Day on the mind? CrispyQ Apr 24 #1
Thank you! bif Apr 24 #2
Beautiful verse, Bif! SheltieLover Apr 25 #3
Thank you! bif Apr 25 #4
Yw! SheltieLover Apr 25 #5
I've written about a dozen so far bif Apr 25 #6
Post more? SheltieLover Apr 25 #7
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