Don’t Look

I smile like it helps,
but even mirrors flinch now
when I try to breathe.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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April 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
a tremendous haiku!
Nolan Avatar
April 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Thank you so much!
Wolf Avatar
April 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Oy! I'm wincing after reading this one. You've captured the sensation well, methinks. ~ gw
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