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The hands of a clock long

~ ~ II Haiku ~ ~

By Rowan Finley Published 2 years ago 1 min read
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You are beautiful,

I just want you to know it.

Clock crowed at figure.

~ ~ ~

Hands of clock do long

to hold and cuddle lonely

shapes wrapped in blankets.

Haiku

About the Creator

Rowan Finley

Father. Academic Advisor. Musician. Writer. My real name is Jesse Balogh.

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  • Komalabout a year ago

    This one deserves to be read at sunrise, with a warm cup of something cozy! ☀️

  • Your words always soften me

  • Archery Owl 2 years ago

    I like the image of lonely shapes wrapped in blankets

  • L.I.E2 years ago

    Love this, it captures emotion with so little words.

  • Cindy Calder2 years ago

    What a simply sublime bit of poetry.

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