Stagnant

Lonely leaf afloat
Along the muddy eddies
Swirling, stuck endlessly
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Steele Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
You've captured the essence of the moment beautifully. Congratulations, Ian.
Plaza Avatar
September 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Thank you very much
Dietrich Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Congrats on the fine win
Plaza Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Thank you very much.
Sharma Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Thoughts of leaf portrayed aptly. Congratulations.
Plaza Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Thank you very much.
Derden Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Melancholic. The haiku captures quiet despair in nature’s grip, where a drifting leaf mirrors the feeling of being trapped and aimless.
Plaza Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Thank you very much.
Miller Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Brilliant haiku, congratulations
Plaza Avatar
September 20, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Thank you very much.
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