Searching the Horizons

violet tinged edge of night-   
the lights like clinging jewels  
draped over cities  
    
and as they stab the  
dark that cloaks like black winter 
coats, enveloping  
    
a streetlight dies quick  
like my mother, though I will   
search for her always
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Gildersleeve Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 4:53 PM
Sad and well penned. Happy Holidays, Connie
A   Avatar
November 14, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Jennifer, love the haiku... pd
Dietrich Avatar
November 13, 2012 at 7:53 PM
sad and with good imagery
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