match strike
for the small heat challenge
By A. J. SchoenfeldPublished 2 months ago β’ Updated 2 months ago β’ 1 min read
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strike, strike, watch them burn
cup your fingers round the flame
my little match girl
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A. J. Schoenfeld
I only write about the real world. But if you look close enough, you'll see there's magic hiding in plain sight everywhere.
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Comments (5)
Amazing haiku AJ, danger and tenderness all in 17 syllables. Nicely Done!!
This poem really take me back to a movie scene. Nicely done πππ©΅
Cup your fingers round the flame is such a tender image care and danger existing in the same breath.
My heart still hurts for the little match girl/
So beautifully dark.