Continental Shift

silence on the seas
massive seismic surge follows
when continents shift

earth’s distinct contour 
erupts from out the ocean
forming Hartland Quay

layered, jagged cliffs
before time began for us
join in upheaval 

shipwrecks indicate
transition under the sea
earthquakes unnoticed

silence grandpas can't recall
pre-ancestral change at all

May 8, 2023

Joanna Daniel / Haiku Sonnet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Andresen Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 3:15 AM
- Congratulations on your win in the Haiku/Sonnet contest, R.A.P. - hugs
Daniel Avatar
June 13, 2023 at 1:41 AM
Nice one, Reason, write on:)
Poteet Avatar
June 14, 2023 at 8:00 PM
Thank you, Joanna, I welcome your comment and placement in your contest.
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