Rinse - Repeat

a city sleeps
days debris washed away
streetlight showers

John G. Lawless
©6/18/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
June 22, 2018 at 9:26 AM
OH nice twist with street light showers. Love that image.
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 8:26 AM
just one of the majestic views of city life. Thanks for stopping by Andrea.
Cunningham Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 2:58 PM
Love haiku's, great image John, never heard of them until I joined soup.
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 8:24 AM
Lucky you!!! They've been haunting me since High School....
Smith Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 11:52 AM
Well done John...
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 8:23 AM
Thanks Charlie
Allison Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 9:21 AM
A superb haiku, very vivid imagery John:-) hugs jan xx
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Thank you Jan. Nature and the city do have their moments
Turner Avatar
June 21, 2018 at 9:05 AM
I get a vivid mental picture, John. well done!
Lawless Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 8:22 AM
Thanks Daniel, capturing a moment in a few lines - the challenge of the haiku
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