Echo

embalmed in the roots
                                  beneath the methuselah
                                    muffled her still cry




20\8\19
Howmanysyllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kelii Kekaula Avatar
August 27, 2019 at 4:14 PM
Ah! You threw in the young kid Methuselah--nice write and congrats ~ Aloha William
Ashley Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 9:25 PM
A beautifully dark haiku, Carmael. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
William  Avatar
August 24, 2019 at 10:31 PM
Thank you so much Susan. :*
Roper Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 11:47 PM
Congratulations Carmael. Hugs Eve
William  Avatar
August 23, 2019 at 6:21 AM
Thank you..and congratulations on yours too! Its really beautiful!
Dietrich Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 6:28 PM
For me it sounds very dark, and I really like DARK!! Congrats in the contest.
William  Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:46 PM
Thank you so much, im grateful that you like it , hugs.
Merryman Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 2:57 PM
A lovely haiku, Carmael! Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim
William  Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:43 PM
Thank you for your kind words..have a wonderful day ahead kim!
Gauthier Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 1:58 PM
Congrats on your win, Carmael.
William  Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:43 PM
Thank u so much and congratulations on your wonderful haiku as well..summer breeze was beautiful!
Mcgee Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 7:26 AM
My imagination soared with your words. Congratulations on your placement!
William  Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:41 PM
I'm glad to have made an impact ..thank u!
Andresen Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 6:02 AM
- Congratulations on your lovely winning poem, Carmael :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
William  Avatar
August 22, 2019 at 8:41 PM
Thank you anne- lise!
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